How to Survive the Summer Heat in Italy

A Caffe Shakerato

If you've read some of the other posts on this site then you may know about the heat which tends to dominate Milan, and just about everywhere in Italy from around June until the end of September.This heat can be tough to bear if you are from colder climes, like me. To help you survive Italy's … [Read more...]

How could it happen?

It's boiling hot here. Putting on a suit for work is a torture. The simple act of putting up three shelves caused yours truly to break out in sweat. So how the blazes can I have ended up with a sort of summer flu? Aches and pains, snotty and coughy. I'm feeling pretty groggy. I just don't understand … [Read more...]

One heck of a (free) graphics program

Got no money? Want a graphics program? Get this: Expression 3. I don't think you will regret it. It is great and it's free, free, free. Might take a while to download if you are not on a broadish band - 55 megs.You will need to spend a little time getting used to how it works and having a … [Read more...]

The joys of being two

This is what happens when two year olds are left to eat alone, you may notice the absence of any spoon. That troublesome device was discarded.I took this photo today and thought it was fun. Our little monster is getting a real little handful. He charges around the place, laughing maniacally, … [Read more...]

Euro, Lira, Euro, Lira etc

One of those bright politician blokes has suggested that Italy abandon the Euro and return to the old and much loved (I think) Lira. This particular sage cited the example of the UK, which has managed to avoid adopting the Euro so far, but does not seem to be suffering the worse for it. Apart from … [Read more...]