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Bittersweetness of Immigration
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≻: Bittersweetness of ImmigrationTwice an immigrant. Twice the bittersweetness. I grew up in the United States. I speak English, obviously. I missed the…
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Parks and Rec In Italy
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≻: Parks and Rec In ItalyThe parks and rec departments in Italy are legendary…but not perfect. Let’s talk about it. They offer free childcare to…
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Columbus Day – the true dark history
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≻: Columbus Day – the true dark historyWe think of Columbus Day as an American holiday. What is it really? Well, the origin of the holiday is…
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Family Traditions…
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≻: Family Traditions…Let’s see. I remember at christmas eve we would open one present before midnight. I really enjoyed that as a…
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Daily Prompt
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≻: Daily PromptWhat is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. Honestly, I don’t hate being asked this I just never…
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Caprese Insalata
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≻: Caprese InsalataThere are many ways to make this but the general ingredients never change. You can use any type of tomato…
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Stuffed Mushrooms
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≻: Stuffed MushroomsYou can bake these or cook them in a pan with a lid. Either option works well and there is…
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Zuppa Toscana
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≻: Zuppa ToscanaWhile zuppa Toscana just means Tuscany soup, it is known in the USA from Olive Garden as a kale based…
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Viewing Apartments in Italy
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≻: Viewing Apartments in ItalyGoogle translate has helped me out significantly. I have the vocabulary to answer small talk, but not to ask if…
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Step by Step: How to get dual citizenship in Italy from your ancestors
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≻: Step by Step: How to get dual citizenship in Italy from your ancestors1. Determine if you are eligible for citizenship by decent. This could be a parent, grandparent, or great grandparent. The…
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Living in Italy after growing up as an Italian American
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≻: Living in Italy after growing up as an Italian AmericanIt is a weird phenomenon when you feel totally at home in a foreign country. If you are second or…