Carnevale

Carnevale

Carnevale Romano. Ten days of costumes, kids and coriandoli.  This may just be my 2nd most favorite holiday. … [Read more...]

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston

To be honest, I still cannot believe what I am hearing and reading.  Whitney Houston will always remain one of my most favorite singers (that gospel voice!) as well as one of my favorite models. I cherished her appearances in Seventeen Magazine, copies of which I still have on archive at my parents' house. Thank you, Arlene for your reminder of Whitney.  To add to the list of favorites: … [Read more...]

Parenthesis*

Parenthesis*

*Julian Barnes I know, I know.  I've obsessed. I've fixated.  I've insisted.  I've hyperbolized.  I've exaggerated.  I've overkilled how I much I don't like red pants.  But I think its become frankly obvious that  I love seeing men in ridiculously colored pants, most of red.  I can't resist them. More pet than pet peeve, spindly legged, tight fitted red pants (or any color and style … [Read more...]

Snow falls on Campo

Snow falls on Campo

February 2, 2012 The mayor of Rome has declared all schools in Rome to be canceled for Friday February 3, oddly reminding me of ears glued to KYW1060 News Radio for Montgomery County 302. Here is what followed over the next 24 hours in Campo de' Fiori... Winter Wonderland: The Professor's adventures across a snowy Rome. … [Read more...]