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Pasta could be my dinner every single day of the week—I love it.
Zitti, fettuccine, spaghetti, lasagna, stuffed shells—these delicious carbs always entertain my taste buds.
People and Style in Roma—Travel in Italy Part 2
Written by Bobby MigninAs I mentioned in the last column, I didn’t expect anyone there to speak English, since it is
Sometimes when opportunity knocks, despite the obstacles and roadblocks, you have to go for it.
Our son Brett and I just returned from visiting daughter Rachael who is studying in
Murder and Scandal – Why All the Turmoil?
Written by Bobbie S. MigninThe holidays are approaching, and there is much good will is in the air.
People seem nicer and merrier around this time. If you are lucky enough to have family and friends in the vicinity, then sharing the good times is even more plentiful.
“College Bound”—A Journey Filled With Many Forks in the Road
Written by Bobbie S. MigninThe passage of time takes parents on a journey that follows the pattern and flow of the activities of their children, and, as the kids grow older, the journey requires increasing responsibilities from parents and children alike.
What makes reality shows so compelling to watch? I asked a couple of my co-workers who watch a variety of that type of television, and their answers were similar.
They like to watch some trashy TV just to relax and forget about their own stress, their problems, and their workload. It’s a form of escapism. A girl who likes to watch “Say Yes to the Dress,” likes to see the gowns and the drama. A guy who loves “American Pickers,” likes to see what junk the duo can find. He also enjoys the stories behind the junk, whether historical or just humorous in nature.
Is it Real, or is it “Hollywood” Real?
Written by Bobbie S. MigninReality shows on TV are here to stay. They multiplied like rabbits and infiltrated like roaches – you just can’t get rid of them.
The genre in itself labeled “reality” is truly a contrast to what you see. When you finally see the reality show on air, it has been edited, reworked and repackaged into moments that will surprise, shock and hopefully interest you. If it were real all the time, it would be boring.
The Shadow of 9-11 Endures: Will We Ever Regain Our National Peace of Mind?
Written by Bobbie S. MigninThe solemn 10-year anniversary of 9-11 has passed. It was a time of reflection, a time when everyone thought about what that day meant personally, locally, and globally.
Where were you when the first plane crashed into the
Another school term has begun, and it is not the little ones I am saying goodbye to in the morning.
In fact, pretty soon it will be just one that I see off to school. College-aged Rachael is off to Loyola University-Rome for study abroad for four months, and high school senior Brett is the lone child to get up with in the early AM.
