La Scuola

Made it through my first day of school.  Managed to escape from the bully who was after my lunch money.  But, I totally botched up my test this morning, and now in with the slow kids.  But, not all bad, and maybe this will allow me to look smarter than I am.  There's only 3 other students in my section: a young girl from Japan who is engaged to an Italian, a young Korean priest, and an older lady from N.Y. (Should be a good joke in here, if we all walk into a bar.)  Had a very relaxing sunday,  My landlady, Maria Grazie, took me on a walking tour of the area. It was about 75 and everyone was outside, so very crowded.  Passed by a few familiar places.
Some old building in need of repairs.

Pantheon

Piazza di Spagna.  Or Spanish Steps.  This is a block from school, and where I sat and had un caffe' this morning.
Last night ended with a simple dinner prepared by Maria Grazie  A fritatta pasta, followed by a salad with fresh mozzarella and un bottiglia di vino bianco.  By the way, here is Maria Grazie, who like every woman I know, doesn't want her picture taken.

She was in middle of serving tonight's dinner of gnocchi with sausage.
Was going to go out after dinner, but Maria informed me that a movie based on the popular series with Commissario Montalbano set in Sicilia was just starting.  These are books written by Andrea Camilleri, and I've read about half a dozen of them.  They give a good taste of Sicilia, and was fun to see them brought to life  on screen.  Of course, it was in Italian, and I missed half of what was going on.  So, now its about 11:45 and I didn't do my homework because someone made me watch TV.  Guess I was meant to be with the slow kids.  A domani.  Ciao

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  1. RoaminForumApril 4, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Cosa uno: Maria Grazia e' veramente bella! Lei devi dire che una donna colla esperienza d'agenzia pubblicita' ha detto e' vero!
    Cosa due: Sempre sei il carissimo per gli insegnanti. In questo modo sembri come sei lo studente brilliante nella classa. Un trucco, ma devo dire, molto furbo.
    Cosa tre: Voglio mangiare dalla casa di Maria Grazia!
    Grazie tanto per le foto ed anche l'informazione del tuo giorno.
    Scrivo l'italiano perche' sei in Italia, ma piu' importante, sei un studente d'italiano!
    Fai una bella settimana, Giuseppe.
    A presto!

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  2. EmilyRoseApril 4, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Sounds like you have a fairy godmother in Maria Grazia and are having a great time. Just remember to throw the first punch and then run like the dickens if that bully bothers you again.

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  3. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Now seriously. You're a LAWYER for heaven's sake. You should be able to talk your way out of whatever any bully might confront you with.

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  4. RoaminForumApril 5, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    ...or call my friend Vincenzo.

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