Twice an immigrant. Twice the bittersweetness. I grew up in the United States. I speak English, obviously. I missed the food, the familiarity, and most of all my family. But...I long for Italy. I miss speaking Italian. I took it so for granted. I never spoke it in the home, because why would I? I... Continue Reading →
Parks and Rec In Italy
The parks and rec departments in Italy are legendary...but not perfect. Let's talk about it. They offer free childcare to anyone 3 and older until able to attend school. They also offer childcare for toddlers from age 18 months to 3 years to bridge this gap in care for working parents. This is growing in... Continue Reading →
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Columbus Day – the true dark history
We think of Columbus Day as an American holiday. What is it really? Well, the origin of the holiday is much darker than how we celebrated it in past years. It all began with the Italian lynchings in 1891. The lynching of Italians in New Orleans was the largest single mass lynching in American history.... Continue Reading →
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Daily Prompt
What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. Honestly, I don't hate being asked this I just never know how to answer. I get asked about everytime I meet someone new here in Sicily. It is always the same question and my answer never seems to be enough for them. Maybe it is... Continue Reading →
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Kacie Rose – That American Girl Living in Italy
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU TAKE A CHANCE AND FOLLOW YOUR DREAM? When you take a chance it pays off. The proof of that is all around you. One social media influencer, dancer, and business owner Kacie Rose is proof of that. She took a chance and followed her intuition and heart. Now she owns her... Continue Reading →
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10 Books to read that will motivate you and change your mindset
These books will change how you think. 10 books to read this year.
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Step by Step: How to get dual citizenship in Italy from your ancestors
1. Determine if you are eligible for citizenship by decent. This could be a parent, grandparent, or great grandparent. The line needs to be unbroken and no one can have renounced their citizenship. They ideally should have never naturalized or applied for citizenship. 2. Gather all the documents. You will need copies of each person... Continue Reading →
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Using the Tram in Sicily
So let’s start off by stating, I think I accidentally rode it without paying the first time. As someone who speaks only conversational Italian in Italy, I am struggling. This brings me to simply attempt to copy people’s behaviors I see since I assume that is the correct way to do things. And now you... Continue Reading →
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How to get a US Passport
It is rather quite simple really. It is mostly just paperwork and then taking a picture. Then you wait and it comes in the mail. That is all. Step 1: Fill out the application form found here. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html Step 2: Apply at a post office or consulate of the country you want to visit. You... Continue Reading →
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Living in Italy after growing up as an Italian American
It is a weird phenomenon when you feel totally at home in a foreign country. If you are second or third generation immigrant that went to your family's country, you may have experienced this too. I was raised Italian, except we only spoke English. So when I finally moved to Italy as an adult, I... Continue Reading →
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Shopping at grocery stores in Italy
Italy is a very laissez-faire country. This attitude translates into grocery stores and traffic. It can be quite shocking if it is not something you are used to. Grocery stores feel like the lawless westerns you have seen in an old Hollywood movie. People leave their shopping carts in the middle of isles seemingly never... Continue Reading →
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