Category Archives: Italy/Italian

Webcams, Restaurants & Sambuca

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Monkling

I’m pretty sure I mentioned once before that we have a webcam. We use it to talk to Stephen on Skype and I love it except when the boy doesn’t sign on for days & days. Then I leave him … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Italy/Italian | 4 Comments

Sir Penguin

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Monkling

A King penguin was knighted in Norway. Seriously. You can read the story here. Completely off the topic of penguins and knighthood, this past Friday was a Holy Day, the Assumption. In Italy it’s a holiday, meaning there were no … Continue reading →

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Lesson Plans

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Monkling

Today Theresa and I went out to the bookstore. Normally I’m not a big fan of shopping but I do love bookstores. Today I was on a mission. I wanted Italian flash cards. This required going to a few different … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy/Italian, La Famiglia | 4 Comments

Phone Home

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Monkling

Today was a big day. It was the day I had to speak to someone in Italian for the very first time; someone who does not speak any English. I was terrified. Right now Stephen is in Assisi taking language … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy/Italian, La Famiglia | 4 Comments