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Mammoni and Mammismo – An Italian Lifestyle

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Margie Miklas

Six years ago I wrote a post titled Mammoni – Mamma’s Boys in Italy and today it ranks as my most popular post. Mammoni, a term applied to single Italian men who live at home with their mothers sometimes into their … Continue reading →

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Views of Italy – Photo of the Day

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Margie Miklas

Italy is a photographer’s dream, with views to die for everywhere I go. So to choose one place where the view is a favorite is impossible…Enjoy just a few of my most memorable scenes from my travels to Bella … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2016

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Margie Miklas

I realize how very fortunate I am to still have my father. He celebrated his 91st birthday recently and lives an active life. The US life expectancy for American males today is 76.3 years, so I guess our Italian family … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts on Mother’s Day

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Mother’s Day is a special day for me, not only because I am a mother and a grandmother, but because I am blessed to still have my mother, who just celebrated her 90th birthday. She is a very special woman … Continue reading →

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The Italian Lifestyle – Photo of the Day

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Margie Miklas

An elderly Italian woman enjoying some sunshine in Colle d’Anchise, a small village in the Molise region of Italy. This is the village of my grandparents. I had a nice conversation in Italian with her. She could be a distant … Continue reading →