Taking A Walk in our Sardinian Neighborhood
Moving from our rural and wooded homestead in Vermont to the Italian island of Sardinia is a big change, yet a welcomed one. Under [...]
January 2018
December 2017
12 Days of Yule: Day 2 – Winter Solstice
Today is the day of the actual Winter Solstice. Merry Yule to everyone! Yule Winter solstice or Yule is a festival of light. It he [...]
12 Days of Yule: Day 1 – Mother’s Night
Blessed Mother's Night greetings! What is Mother's Night? Today, December 20th is Mother's Night, the official beginning of the ce [...]
Make Soup Like an Italian
When we hear about Italian food being “simple” and “fresh,” you kinda feel like you have a good grasp of it. Most people know that [...]
November 2017
Changing The Air, and A Case for Line Drying Clothes
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Cultivating Hygge at Yule
Hygge is a concept we can use to create comfort and joy during this cold, dark season. The holiday season is quickly approaching, [...]
Creamy Pumpkin Risotto with Crispy Onions
In the US, it is pumpkin season, admittedly one of my favorite times of the year. I just can never get enough of that bright orang [...]
What Does it Mean to “Be Settled”? 5 Ways to Feel More Content in Your Current Situation
Today (at the time of this writing) marks the day that we landed in Italy. Not for vacation or an extended stay, but to live our l [...]
Welcome to the Blog: Life is Ritual
Making coffee - an example of a simple, daily ritual Welcome! I want the first blog post to be an explanation of sorts, an intro [...]
