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Christmas Lights in America

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

The vast majority of the homes in our neighborhood are tastefully decorated with a conservative splash of white twinkle lighting on the shrubbery, a wreath above the garage, red bow on the door/mailbox and battery-powered candles in the windows. Gaetano … Continue reading →

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Really Weird Wednesday

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

Really, God?!?  Was all that necessary yesterday? —————————————————– My strange Wednesday started at an All-Academy graduate networking lunch, where I dined with 30 old men (and 2 women) who graduated from West Point, The Naval Academy and Air Force Academy in the … Continue reading →

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No, Ma’am

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

Gianni is a certified Southern boy, with an Italian birth certificate.  At his school, they teach the children to say “No, Ma’am” and “Yes, Ma’am.”  I don’t think they say, “Sir” because all the teachers are ladies…hmm.  Anyway, I was so … Continue reading →

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Gianni: The Comedian

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

Gianni is quite the comedian…or so he thinks. Tonight I was laying in bed with him, watching TV while drinking a big glass of orange juice.   I was feeling wild and crazy like that. As is customary, I ask him what … Continue reading →

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Memphis Fail

Posted on December 4, 2010 by

This weekend has been a series of mini-disasters, in sum equalling a major Memphis FAIL. #1:  Entered address for hotel as “Poplar Ave” as opposed to “West Poplar Ave.”  The result?  Finding ourselves on the wrong side of town at 10:00 pm adding an hour to our … Continue reading →

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Huge News.

Posted on December 2, 2010 by

As you are well aware, Gianni’s school sends a report card home with him each day.  The report lets us know about his disposition, his favorite activities, his nap, his eating habits etc.  There is also a section on the daily … Continue reading →

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Fortune Fail?

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

Before Gaetano, Gianni and I departed for Nashville on Sunday, we went out for a tasty Chinese feast with my sisters and parents.  Gianni isn’t that into Chinese food…or American food…or Italian food, for that matter.  He does however enjoy … Continue reading →

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Who Is “Walking” Who?

Posted on November 28, 2010 by

Gianni enjoyed visiting his Granddad, Nonna and their dog (Aunt?) Libby for Thanksgiving.  Despite Gianni’s best efforts, we were never quite sure who was walking who around the neighborhood. At one point, Gianni held the leash and followed the tiny poodle … Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished

Posted on November 24, 2010 by

7 hours+500 miles+3 hours of rain+1 police stop for speeding+4 tantrum meltdowns+2 full length disney films (2x each)+6 chicken nuggets = thanksgiving travel to my parents’ new address.

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All I Ever Wanted Was A Bathtub.

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

A year and a half ago, when Gaetano and I were house hunting in Nashville, there were a few nonnegotiables on our list. 1) Indoor access to the heater.  (We used to go outside to turn it on/off in Italy.) … Continue reading →

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