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In March 2008 I left the states and landed in Italy - "the boot."  I've started a new life with my two children "Peanut" and "Buddy" and my husband "E."  Italy is full of surprises! and we're trying to embrace them all. Ciao!

Embrace Life! Abbracci la vita!

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  • Baking: From My Home to Yours
    Baking: From My Home to Yours
    by Dorie Greenspan

    This is the WONDERFUL cookbook on baking that is the basis for "Tuesday's with Dorie." It is a fantastic staple and really well done. I encourage you to pick-it up; its one you can always turn to.

  • How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk (How to Help Your Child)
    How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk (How to Help Your Child)
    by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish

    Feeling like I was digressing recently with the kids. This is a good book to help me get focused back on listening..... acknowledging feelings... and not escalating interactions into melt-downs or fights.

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Villa Comunale & Bagnoli, Naples

  • Villa Comunale & Bagnoli, Naples

    Villa Comunale & Bagnoli, Naples (20)

    Bagnoli is an area near the NATO base, down along the water. Villa Comunale is a waterfront park of "alleyways shaded by venerable eucalptus, lime, plane and oak trees... historical fountains and statues...set against the matchless backdrop of the Bay (of Napoli)." -Tutta Napoli