I learned a new Italian word today, and I think its quite new to Italians too…whatsappino. I like it. It refers to a message received or sent by WhatApp. Years ago, I never thought WhatsApp would catch on…bigger in Italy than the US for sure, and the main means of messaging.
Back in the early eighties I never thought CD’s would catch on either…do you remember CD’s? Look how far this world has come over the last forty years or so! I feel old…no I don’t. I’m liberated and invigorated, best years to come.
Saturday was a horrible day, swirling. mists, rain, wind and barely a glimpse of the sun. Torture for me. I can’t be a prisoner in the house. I pace like a wild animal. Finally I sat down and worked on my book. I got a little done, but not much. Dark skies and pounding rain are not a great motivator. We don’t get that type of weather very often thank heavens.
Sunday morning was much brighter, but cold and windy, a perfect day for lamb stew and dumplings so we indulged of course. I did manage to get out for a quick half hour walk in the afternoon and, as always, it was worth it. The colours of autumn are just amazing this year. I met one or two other people, who looked just as relieved to escape the house as I was.
And now, here we are in another week. Thanksgiving week. Will we be celebrating Thanksgiving? Not really a thing here in Italy. Hubby’s birthday is Friday, so maybe we’ll just celebrate that instead. On Thursday we’ll raise a glass to life and give thanks to being happy and healthy.
Are you watching the World Cup? I can’t get excited when it’s at this time of the year. It’s the wrong season and it lacks atmosphere. No beer allowed? I’m sure the players will do great, but the fans will struggle to have a good time. Lets see how many avid followers end up in jail because they “held hands” in public, or had a beer where it wasn’t allowed.
Good luck to everyone, I hope they ease the rules and allow it to be fun!
At least Bukayo Saka is smiling.
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