Dinnertime!!
I was raised in a old Victorian-style house on the outskirts of Boston by two Wasp parents who were both university professors. At dinner we often spoke politely about our day or about world affairs...
View ArticleTranslating US Presidential Politics into Italian
Dear Blog Readers – On Monday I start a brief stint as a political analyst on RAI News 24, the 24-hour news channel on Italy’s state television network. My role will be to help explain the American...
View ArticleMichelle Obama: Mom-in-Chief
It was only four years ago that Barack Obama sent the hopes of Americans soaring with promises for change and dreams of a better future. People joked that he could “walk on water.” Michelle Obama,...
View ArticleGoodbye Sweet Twinkie!
The tragic fate of America’s beloved Twinkie has even made the pages of Italian newspapers. Italians, who pride themselves on their healthy Mediterranean diet, are fascinated by the eating habits of...
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