As we set out for a morning at the Etruscan Tombs in Cerveteri, outside Rome, our excitement was high as we have heard many tales of these haunting archeological wonders. Almost as soon as we set out, …
What Does Citizenship Mean to You?
This week Ron and the kids are officially Italian Citizens and have Italian Passports in hand. I have been recognized as being married to an Italian Citizen, although I had a hunch about that before …
The Unexpected Can Give You Just What You Expect
During a recent trip to an airport steeped in chaos in Rome, I was reminded of the unexpected sense of peace I felt at the Long Beach Airport in California almost a year ago. We were officially …
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What Europeans Know About the Art of Conversation
For the first time ever, we spent our wedding anniversary dinner with our children. We didn’t even think to celebrate without them. Why? Because they have learned a great deal about the art of …
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What Alone Time Teaches You About Family
“We must take adventures in order to know where we truly belong.” ~ Author Unknown As I boarded the bus on Thursday to travel into Rome alone, I was actually scared. Why am I scared? I have traveled …
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How Foreign Currency Can Change Your Relationship With Money
I have been using the euro for almost a year and it has transformed my relationship to money. I have heard tourists say things about foreign currency such as, “it is so cute” or “it looks like play …
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