Cultural conventions of sympathy
Today I went out in Florence to buy a sympathy card. I went to a number of different card shops and found cards for birthdays, marriages, new babies, retirement, graduation, love - everything but death. I started to wonder (not seriously) if they don’t have the problem of death here in Italy. Finall ...
If I can make it there....
Source There’s just something magical about New York City. I’m not sure if it’s the glimmering lights, the busy streets, or the 5 for $1 dumplings in Chinatown, but there is just a wonderful aura surrounding the city. I’m a born and raised New Yorker, so I’ve grown up surrounded by skyscrapers and d ...
Liebster Award # 2
Some of you may remember that not too long ago I completed my first Liebster, thanks to a nomination from the lovely Bettina over at Impressions Notebook. Recently I was nominated again, this time by Sommer who hosts Pixelated Rainbows, so thanks! I'm going to do this nomination slightly different t ...
The Case for Charcuterie
The Case for Charcuterie If I attend one more wedding or large event where the initial buffet presentation is a mountain of sliced yellow and orange cheese ringed by stale crackers and topped by some puckered grapes I will scream! Nothing against cheese – I love cheese but who came up with the Chees ...
Places, Places
Places, Places Feeling melancholy, but strangely excited. Listening to The Golden Echo because I am not-so-mildly obsessed right now. Texting my grandma because she is hilarious and incredibly encouraging at the same time. Still trying to believe that I am actually living in the state of Texas right ...
CHATTING WITH THE ENEMY
source: The Enemy official Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/theenemy I’ve entered The Enemy‘s world during these last months: I had already heard their most popular tunes but I didn’t know them that well. It was when I saw their name in the British Summer Time 2014 line up that I started listen ...
Q and A
I don't have much to say today after our terrible loss to A&M last night. I walked from my office all the way to the stadium in 90+ degree heat and humidity, and wasn't too happy about the game. Oh well. I am still happy that Friday is here, and well done to all of you A&M fans (that includes my Gra ...
Italy boss encourages Milan to grab Torres while they can
Former Juventus manager Antonio Conte is now heading up Italy's national team setup, but it appears that he's just as keen as ever to sabotage AC Milan's hopes of ever being good again. Look, he's even endorsing a Fernando Torres move! I think Milan are ...
'Elders' visit Italy, ride roller coaster with Oculus Rift
Elders take the virtual ride of their lives thanks to Oculus Rift. Video screenshot by Bonnie Burton/CNET While the new media stars Benny and Rafi Fine, better known on the Fine Brothers, like to make us feel ancient by showing how kids react to old ...
‘Love Is Strange,’ ‘The Trip to Italy’ and other new movies, reviewed
In this week’s new releases, John Lithgow and Alfred Molina star in “Love Is Strange,” a film about a recently married couple and the unexpected difficulties they face. British comedians Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan hit the road in “The Trip to ...
Italy Serie A Predictions 2014 Chievo vs Juventus
It’s been a very long offseason, but it’s finally time to play ball as the 2014 Italy Serie A predictions campaign kicks off with a showdown between AC Chievo Verona and defending champions, Juventus FC. Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi in Verona, Italy ...
Italy's triple-dip recession confirmed, deflation looms
ROME (Reuters) - Italy's economy contracted in the second quarter as a drop in investments dragged the country back into recession, with falling consumer prices suggesting it also risked being sucked into a deflationary spiral. The figures underscore the ...
Italy Posts Biggest Consumer Price Decline on Record Amid Slump
Italy’s consumer prices this month dropped the most since records began after the euro-area’s third-largest economy slipped into recession, adding to concerns that the region might be headed toward deflation. The inflation rate based on European Union ...
Italy July jobless rate rises to 12.6 percent
ROME, (Reuters) - Italy's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose in July to 12.6 percent from 12.3 percent the previous month, data showed on Friday. July's figure was above the median estimate of 12.3 percent forecast by a Reuters survey of eight ...
