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When I moved to Italy and decided to live the life of an American expat I really didn’t see things going down like this. Alas, here we are! Francesco’s friend from the European Institute soccer team, came over today during…

1. Everyone is trying to steal from me. This includes children, animals, and department stores. 2. The best way to get something done is by going through a long network of connections. “I know a guy,” means, “this will take…

  Francesco received his Greencard on July 3rd 2013 and now he’s obnoxiously embracing American culture. He’s trying to give himself a fancy new “American” name. So far he seems set on Franky I.S. for Franky Italian Stallion because he…

This is a great American comedic actress with (I believe) an Italian immigrant father. She basically sums up the older generation perfectly. Oddly enough, you would never be able to tell from the wig and Super Mario Brother moustache, but…

Moving to another country long-term changes you. In some ways you grow and improve and in other ways you start to suck horribly bad. Since living in Italy I’ve sucked at life so epically bad that most days I am…

“Struggle is proof that you haven’t been conquered, that you refuse to surrender, that victory is still possible, and that you’re growing.” -Walden Dolphin Dog: Adorable dog named Grizzly who swims with Dolphins on the reg. If you’re having a…

Every once in a while my in-laws come from Cassino to Florence to visit us and stay at our apartment for the weekend. This past weekend they came on Saturday and left on Sunday, a short visit, and I have…

As a wedding gift, one of my oldest, dearest friends gifted us a free night at a really cute little Inn, Castello Di Tornano, in Chianti. F and I decided to finally go last weekend. It’s a beautiful drive from…