A couple of weeks ago I stumbled upon one of the most helpful, fun, and totally free fitness resources I’ve ever found, and thought I’d share it with you just in case you haven’t already discovered it for yourself. [continue reading…]
(Note: This post was written by Laurel Regan and originally published in a separate blog called “Insalata di Alfabeto”, which was later merged with Alphabet Salad.)
Welcome (or welcome back!), and thank you for joining me on this fun and exciting ride that is all things Italian. I hope you’re practicing all the things you’ve been learning! Let’s do a quick inventory of the knowledge we’ve picked up to date, shall we? [continue reading…]
Some days, I wonder how anything ever gets done in this world. I mean, seriously – between passing the buck, walking on eggshells, covering our collective butts, skirting the issues, and trying not to step on anyone’s toes, [continue reading…]
Between my usual work schedule, and all of the fun events that have been happening throughout the city this summer, and suddenly finding myself part of a wonderful group of girls who love getting together to socialize, I am [continue reading…]
You know, I would never wish to deny anyone the right to free speech… or prevent any individual from honestly speaking their mind… or expect roses, sunshine, and smiles all the time.
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I once ate a picnic lunch with friends in the sand dunes in Oregon on a windy day. It seemed like a good idea at the time (famous last words); needless to say, I wouldn’t recommend it. (Yogurt tastes far better smooth rather than grainy, [continue reading…]
Today’s mail brought two weekend passports to our city’s upcoming blues music festival. Each passport has a value of $65 and a price of $40 for three days of great blues music… but they were free to me! The reason? [continue reading…]
Stores full of new books are wonderful places, but prowling through stacks of secondhand books at a thrift store or yard sale satisfies the soul on a whole different level. It’s the thrill of the hunt – knowing that even though [continue reading…]
Pssst… have you heard? I am currently hosting an international book giveaway of Spinning Straw, Weaving Gold
Though the month of June found me rather preoccupied with the 30 Days of Creativity challenge as well as starting up my brand new Italian blog, I promise you that I didn’t forget about my adventures in herb gardening! [continue reading…]
It’s unnerving, to say the least, to remember a place you did visit, that’s no longer there. The disturbing thought that what was once real and solid and tangible has disappeared – that though your own feet stood on that floor and your [continue reading…]
Dear Readers: I’m excited to announce that it’s time for my very first book giveaway! The contest is open to everyone (no country restrictions), and there are several ways for you to enter, so please join in the fun! [continue reading…]
When I was a kid, it felt as though time passed by excruciatingly slowly. I was forever looking forward with great anticipation to something or other… Christmas, birthdays, summer vacation, growing up… [continue reading…]
Just wanted to remind you (or let you know, in case you missed the announcement) that I’ve started up a brand new blog called Insalata di Alfabeto* (All things Italian)… which is moving along rather nicely, if I do say so myself! Already, [continue reading…]
(Note: This post was written by Laurel Regan and originally published in a separate blog called “Insalata di Alfabeto”, which was later merged with Alphabet Salad.)
No matter where you might place yourself on the Italian language learning spectrum, from rank beginner learning your A-Bi-Cis to fluent speaker who sometimes dreams in Italian (oh, how I wish I was at that stage!), a great activity [continue reading…]
We drive past this house all the time on our way back to our own home, and it never fails to turn our heads… but since it was decked out even more than usual today in honour of Canada Day, we decided to stop and take a picture. [continue reading…]
