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6 March 2008

Moore/Mannella Marriage Meme

This Marriage Meme was sent to me by a friend who found it on Kerry’s Khaos. What fun! And, how appropriate for this week’s installment of Love Thursday! 1. Where/how...
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4 March 2008

Il Padrino in…Savoca

otherwise known as “The Godfather Village.” That’s right, folks. Believe it or not, everything you see in the movies IS NOT REAL. Hollywood would try to trick and confuse us?...
3 March 2008

The Ding Dong, The Lion’s Roar and Ave Maria

Madonna della Lettera isn’t the only interesting thing to see in the port city of Messina, but she makes her presence known throughout the town, as evidenced in one of...
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29 February 2008

Madonna of the Letter

Like most – if not all – Italian towns and villages, the port city of Messina, the entranceway to Sicilian civilization, is blessed with a patron saint. For Messina, Madonna...
28 February 2008

Ti Amo, Too

For all of those “babies” and “Peppes” out there who are 1) too shy to emblazon their love on a public walkway 2) afraid of breaking the law (and getting...
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26 February 2008

Testa Dura Strikes Again!

Remember last week when my suocero lamented over, what he sees as, my poor eating habits? Well, that testa dura won’t take “non” for an answer! The next day, he...
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22 February 2008

Scaredy Cat on Vaca

Oh, yes, friends. It is true. I am a BIG ‘OLE fifone. Or, for those of you who prefer English – A BIG ‘OLE WEENIE! It’s true. I am scared...
21 February 2008

Sausage and Sweets – Sharing the Love

Quick! What do homemade sausage and bakery-bought sweets have in common? – They both begin with the letter “S” – They are both, um…food – They are both found in...
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20 February 2008

It’s No Secret

I miss Texas. Heck, I talk about it all the time. But, I must say, I am usually the one in the family with bragging rights. It’s normal for me...
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18 February 2008

Move Over, Martha…

There’s a new chef in town! Yep. That’s me! Those of you who have been around awhile know I’m not an overly confident cook (see #91). However, I sense a...
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15 February 2008

Come On Over

and visit me today at www.bleedingespresso.com. I need your help…and, that’s all I’m gonna say! See ya there!
14 February 2008

It’s Baaaack… (and, I Love It!)

Yep, folks. Love Thursdays has returned (and don’t think the irony of it’s timely comeback is lost on me!) I’ve heard a great deal lately from people who don’t agree...
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