As I write this, the rain is lashing down here in not so sunny Milan. Funny weather for Italy, especially in June when it is usually hot enough to make you start digging out the remote controls for the air conditioning system, if you are lucky enough to have one.Weather wise its been an odd year. … [Read more...]
Confetti, canival, and children
February 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
It's that time of year again. A time of children, and adults, in costume, and streets paved in small fragments of coloured paper. A time of processions and street fairs. Of cars covered in shaving foam and party string.Yes, it the, for me, mysterious carnival season.I don't know what the … [Read more...]
I was going to post a few photos
February 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
But I can't. I did want to show you some photos of a little event I went to today which is being held at Milan's Triennale exhibition centre. This event is for 2 to 6 year old children and is called 'Vietato Non Toccare' - information in Italian. 'Non toccare' is 'Do not touch', and 'vietato' … [Read more...]
Clever Son and Crafty Dog
January 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
My son continues to surprise us. For a 4.5 year old he has quite a devious mind. Just today after I had picked the light blighter up from school, we stopped off in a bar, or rather we were induced into entering the bat. I was with the mother of one of his friends, and the two lads ran into the … [Read more...]
Bribery, corruption, and blackmail
December 17, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Yes, alas, I have to admit that both my other half and myself are guilty. Everyday, often several times a day, we find ourselves having to use bribes, corruption and blackmail to get things done. It's our own fault, although I believe my Italian other half may have started us down this … [Read more...]
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