Jan 275 minThe Accidental MiscreantAs I've mentioned earlier, Italians love to scold. They'll shake their heads, wag their fingers, cluck their tongues at you for all kinds...
Dec 28, 20193 minThe importance of buon giorno I've just been looking through old notes about my experiences years ago in Florence, when I took an 8-week crash course in Italian gramm...
Feb 6, 20196 minNot Quite at Home YetThe more time I spend in Italy, the more I’m aware of what a stranger I am, culturally. It’s funny to say that because I think of Italian...
Nov 1, 20183 minCulture Quiz, Exercise IAccording to Italian mothers, which of the following threats to life and limb is MOST to be feared? a) drafts b) damp skin (from perspira...
Oct 25, 20181 minTaking de-bateThere are certain observations Antonio or I will make in the other’s presence that never fail to trigger a lightly combative response, wh...
