In my last post, I asked for questions about my life in Italy or in general to help me with my stubborn writer's block. Thank you, everybody!
Ken asked: "How many times pinched on public transport? And what were the results?"
I haven't been pinched, but there have been a few uncomfortable incidences. None have topped the Mile High Guy, but I'll tell you one short story: I was blocked in my seat by a man who was at intent on speaking to me in a manner I didn't appreciate. When he didn't respect my repeated request to remove his arm from the back of my seat, I had to physically remove it for him. He called me, "Madonna" after that. That jerk!
Ken also asked:"What would make you not glad you did it, if anything?"
Good question! Hm, if I died or got seriously injured I would be very not glad. I'll also be disappointed and wonder if I didn't make a mistake if after some years pass and I still don't have the things I really want, like a family. (I'd also like to replace my Boxster, but that would be a significantly less regret.) I guess that can happen, or not happen anywhere, but I'm sure I narrowed my chances a bit by moving to a foreign country where I am slow at picking up the language.
Sleep Goblin didn't ask me anything, but left a delightful comment. Thanks, Sleep!
Sara asked: "What I want to know is if you ever would go truffle hunting with dogs or if you know of someone who does?"
Truffle hunting sounds like fun! Maybe if you and J visit, I can see about organizing a truffle hunting trip. I'll have to do some research as I haven't met anybody who has, nor have I gone truffle hunting. Oh, what blog material we'd have, especially if we rent a pig to help in the hunt. One of my students takes trips up to "the mountain" to gather chestnuts. He brings his dog, wife, and children. I'm not sure how helpful his dog is.
Sara also asked: "Do you eat rice pasta? Do they look at you weird when you explain you have a wheat allergy?"
I ask for "senza glutine" (without gluten--the grain protein I shouldn't eat), and it's been my experience that most people are aware celiac sprue and wheat allergies, so my request is senza weird reaction. There are a few restaurants in town that offer gluten-free pizza and pasta. Pasta, pastries (brioche, they call them in Italian), bread, and pizza are in abundance here,--as I'm sure is no surprise!--so sometimes it's hard to avoid eating wheat or gluten when I'm out with others.
The pizza crust seems to be a corn meal and rice mix, whereas the pasta is corn.
Scot asked: "Questions about your life in Italy or in general? Can I take a raincheck?"
Yes to both!
Please feel free to ask me more questions.
3 comments:
Was being called "Madonna" not as quaint as it sounds compared to crude English-language alternatives? Regardless, doesn't that call for a link back into your archives (or maybe your Flickr archives)?
Does Italy have speed cameras or other no-fun devices that would keep you from hypothetically having maximum fun with your old Boxster or a suitable replacement?
Also, we need fresh info if we're to send you the annual holiday card.
I, too, need the information required by postal workers around the world to deliver holiday greetings.
Tom: Absolutely! I completely forgot about my New Year's Eve get-up.
Oh, I can't wait to receive your family's annual card! Thank you!
Tiny Hands:
information coming! :)
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