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Blizzard in Nashville

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

We had a crazy-huge amount of snow in Nashvegas on Sunday night.  So much in fact, that ALL the schools, to include Gianni’s preschool were closed on Monday.  (In fact, quite a few schools were even closed today.)  The road conditions … Continue reading →

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Traffic and Mashed Potatoes

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

I talk to myself a lot on my way to work…ok, all the time.  These conversations are mainly in my head.  I don’t typically drive around and whisper to myself or anything;  I’m not that crazy. But I definitely have a constant dialogue running.  Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Nashville’s Napolitan Pizza

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

You should read this post as you hum the tune to Hallelujah!  You know, the song that goes: Haa…llelujah,  Haa….llelujah,  Hallelujah,  Hallelujah,  Haa…lllee..lujah!  Yeah that one.  You’re singing it in your head right now.  Ok, keep doing that…. We found a real life napolitan pizzeria in … Continue reading →

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The “Fall-i-Fied” Front Yard.

Posted on October 20, 2010 by

Remember how we had to pass the mailbox inspection in July?  (I guess we passed because we never got kicked out of the neighborhood.)  Well, we hadn’t done much to aid in the appearance of the front yard since then.  I mean, we … Continue reading →

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$7.00 + 45 minutes

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

I purchased these bar stools six and a half years ago at Target, as I was furnishing my first place–a townhouse in Miami.  I’m sure these were the least expensive stools I could find, but they’ve served me well.  They came with … Continue reading →

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The Giraffes

Posted on September 18, 2010 by

Gianni went to the zoo with Nonna and Granddad on Friday.  He got to see all of his favorite animals and especially liked the giraffes.  I asked Gianni what giraffes eat, and he told me…. “Trash.” He’s probably right. ———————————————————————————–—————————– … Continue reading →

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The Farm-y Fair Adventure!

Posted on August 15, 2010 by

Last night we took Gianni to the  Williamson County Fair in Franklin, TN.  We met an old college classmate of mine along with her husband and two little kids, and had a great time! Gianni loved the farm animals.  Even … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Help Your Golf Partners

Posted on July 31, 2010 by

Yesterday I played in a corporate charity golf tournament with a few guys from the office.  I had a so much fun channeling my inner 6th grader, who used to play “Junior Golf” growing up.  I hadn’t swung a club … Continue reading →

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Dog Days of Summer

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

We spent the weekend swimming, eating popsicles (pop-cycles, as Gaetano says), and lounging around the house in the A/C.  It was too hot for much else.  I can’t imagine how we survived 3 summers without a proper air conditioning unit in Italy.  “Mom, … Continue reading →

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Think We’ll Pass?

Posted on July 19, 2010 by

Last week you read about our impending neighborhood mailbox inspection…  Five hours of back-breaking, pick-swinging, dirt-flinging yard work later, I think we are finished.  Here is a list of things you need to “notice”/compliment us on when you visit:  1) The … Continue reading →

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