Sis I didn't realize that Italians were so interested in US politics. Yeah, they are very interested in US politics, especially the war and Bush, oh and capital punishment (that comes up alot because they think Texans shot people who steal bumble gum). In many aspects I agree with them, but overal
Hey sis, first all I want to thank you for you're other article about scaring blogers off, it was very well written. Amanda did read it has helped her a lot in getting a much clearer view of what a bloging experience can be like. Thanks! I think the topic of this article is still one of the reasons she is very hesitent to join or start writing. She sees lots of drama (as do I) and wonders if people are actually having fun here. She is just
Being an American missionary in a European country, politics is a topic that is brought up nearly daily. It is also a topic that I tried to avoid at (nearly) all cost. I do this for several reasons. 1.Most of the political discussions revolve around the current war and the reasons behind it. I do not know the answers to those questions, all I have is speculat
InBloom Thanks for sharing these pretty pictures Thank you for looking at them! I would sincerely love to visit Italy one day. If you decide to come anyt
Iconoclast No, he played an insane general. I can't remember the character's name. Parated2k Yeah, he was the General who walked out of the court martial singing "Don't stick y
Cute kids! At least Kenny is not exploring all the other various places to try out the nose cleaner!
Rock on! Too bad I'm not a kid anymore...I want both an espresso and a puppy...
Very interesting article. Living in a dominantly Catholic country the title automatically caught my eye. It is still hard for me to understand this aspect of Catholicism. I have seen it with my own eyes and heard it with my own ears, they treat statues like gods. One thing I have noticed, however, is that many of the Catholics I meet have very skeptical hearts and minds, much like locamama. Much of what they do and believe is inherited (which
I'm not in the states, so I am really not up on what is all going on with the Christmas stuff. I believe that not matter how the word it, what they call it, or where they "officially" denounce it, they cannot stop the people from celebrating what and how they feel. (It is also a very market driven holiday, don't think they want to obliterate the biggest spending season of the year). I am interested in what kind of retail you are into. I hope i
that one guyinslc BJ was named for his parents... Bea and Jay Hunnicutt. It's been a while since I have seen that episode, I know he says that, but I think he was joking. I am leaning toward the answer "Whatever you want it to." I could definately be wrong on this one though. <TABLE cellpadding
Rightwinger Surprising how much I can't remember. I used to watch it every day from 5-6, then again at 7:30 on a different channel On Monday nights, I'd watch it a fourth time, the new episode When I was in the states, my wife and I would watch it everynight on Fox at 10, and I think it came on another c
Here are my answers: 1. Who do you prefer as the company clerk: Radar or Klinger? Radar 2. What is your favorite potterism? Mule Fritters 3. Who worked his way through med school selling burial plots? None other than Frank Burns 4. Name five famous people who made guest appearances on M*A*S*H. John Ritter, Pat Morita, Mako, Robert Alda, Patrick Swayze 5. Who do you pre
Jamie My enjoyment of the show quickly waned once Wayne Rogers left. It became too "issue-oriented" for my tastes. It was actually the opposite affect for me. I thought the first three years were too much focused on adulterous humor, funny, but after three years I was ready for a change. I think B.J. is
Since I am fairly new around here, I would like to know how many M*A*S*H fans we have out there in JUland. To arrive at such an end, here is a quick quiz for all those mashers out there: 1. Who do you prefer as the company clerk: Radar or Klinger? 2. What is your favorite potterism? 3. Who worked his way through med school selling burial pl
Dr. Guy And I would like to try that Squid. My wife would not, but I am game! Sounds like us! I am game for just about anything! I think it is so great to be able to taste all kinds of food! SNS <T
Hey sis, that sucks! I would suggest going over and talking with them or calling them personally before making offical action. That way they knew it was coming. Luckily (I guess) for us, we don't have yards to deal with. It's back to back apartment buildings, as far as the eye can see. The worst part is that nobody has a yard, therfore when they take their dogs for a walk, guess where they do their duty? You guessed it, right smack dab in the middle of
dharmagrl Escargot that we picked ourselves. Ummmm...fresh snails......(picture homer simpson drooling for his forbidden donut) They staed in there for three day
Being in another country, or culture for that matter, one has the opportunity to taste a variety of foods and goodies that one would not be able in their home country. On that note, I give you a delicious, mouth-watering, and delectable pasta that is good on any occasion. It is…(drum roll please)…Squid Pasta! Yes folks, you heard me right, squid pasta. Not on
Sis Mom and I have discussed whether you might be getting fat (but you are to never discuss the same about us! hehe) because she says you're always eating when she calls. Yeah, she always seems to call right around lunch or dinner, it is so strange. I promise (sorta of) that I don't eat all the time
In the very spot we are standing, lava used to shoot out of the crater! You can tell it has been dormant for awhile because of the plants growing on the sides. There was also a family of ladybugs on the rocks near where we are standing. <
Gid "squashing toads" is our family's way of saying it... That one is great, the imagery is vivid! Sis Or there's dad's old favorite...Did you hear that? There's
In my brief experience overseas, I can definitely see the ugly American alive and well. I have spent the last 15 months living in Italy. Not in a dorm room, not at a school, not on a base, but in an apartment in the middle of town. I don’t claim to know everything about the culture, about the people, about the land; for that is far, far from the truth. However, in my
I'm still waiting to see my first true snow here in Italy. I can remember last fall winter when I got to see Florence covered in snow. It was sooo beautiful! I used to live in the Texas Panhandle and loved to see the first "snow dusting" of the year. Gotta love the snow!
Amen. I miss TX soooo much. Especially San Antonio. I've never lived there but have family who have lived there and have many, many friends who live there now. I would move there in a heartbeat! My heart rests in Tejas.
Sis I missed this when you posted it. I didn't post this one in the forums, I don't know why though. It was great to talk to you the other night! Love ya JP
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