Research shows we may not know ourselves as much as we think we do. As we go through our busy lives, we tend to sacrifice important self-reflection time at the altar of getting a bunch of things done on autopilot. If this is you, you are not alone. Yet taking just a short daily pause to get quiet and …
It is among the most modest of gravestone inscriptions, stating only: Gino Bartali — July 18,1914- May 5, 2000. This wasn’t to say that Bartali hadn’t won numerous championship medals for his cycling excellence, including the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia. Nor was it because this Italian icon hadn’t used his fame and …
What’s there to think about when it comes to enjoying Italian gelato on a hot summer day while traipsing through the bel paese on vacation? Well as it turns out, there are a few tips to consider if you want to savor every drop of this sweet Italian experience. The Italian gelato experience can transport …
I wrote my first book over 20 years ago. When it was published, it seemed everywhere I went people were not only interested in discussing the contents of my book, but also wanted me to coach them on how to write THEIR book. One woman told me she had wanted to write a book for …
For me and for many Italians, February is the month of song. It is the month of the renowned Festival of San Remo, the yearly song competition in that officially began in 1951 in beautiful the coastal city of San Remo in the northwest Italy, known also for its extraordinary 19th century villas, lush tropical gardens, and …
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