"Believe in yourself. I believe in you. Get that ‘get-up-and-go’ spirit back. You have had a good year so far because you took risks and were willing to work hard. Let it continue.” They are words that are as relevant to me today as they were then. Today marks ten years that she’s been gone. …
Continue reading Ten Years Later, Mom’s Words Still Resonate. It’s All About Italy
I created this blog to share my adventures in Italy. From being a spectator during Siena’s Palio to hiking the magnificent Dolomites, and hitting a few wine regions in between, I’ve tried to be more than a visitor, to blend in with the locals and have conversations about subjects other than “Where are you from?” …
*This is a post from December 2012 that I wrote on Huffington Post. I've reposted it here with photo updates and annotations from this year. I still make the cookies, I still cook for friends and family. I know Mom is watching, especially when I’m making the meatballs. “I’ve got the sauce and meatballs …
Continue reading Christmas With Mom: A Pot of Sauce, Cookies and Laughter
While this blog is all about my adventures in Italy, today I make an exception. Today marks the 13th anniversary of the kidney transplant. I gave one of my kidneys to my mother on March 25, 2003 and every year since, I celebrate the anniversary with a slice of cheesecake and a glass of Prosecco. …
