Today is Columbus Day. The day in which we remember Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the Americas. In honor of this great day and this man whom came from Italy, I’m celebrating everything Italian today. Italy, with its great vineyards, amazing food and rich history, seems to be a heritage that we are infatuated with. Who doesn’t love all things Italian?!
The Top Reasons why we celebrate and Love Italy.
The Pizza
You can eat it daily.
The Spaghetti
You can twirl it like nobody’s business.
The Wine
It’s guaranteed that you get this fruit group into your daily diet.
And, good wine is more important to you than a pile of money.
Italian – the universal language
You’re really good at talking with your hands.
Grape Juice
You know exactly what cherished Television show this scene is from.
The Produce
You could spend hours wandering the open air fruit and vegetable markets.
Italian Men & Women
You’re pretty sure the Italians were first in line when God was handing out looks.
Transportation
It’s your dream to drive a little car.
Or maybe even a scooter.
Landscape
Frolicking in vineyards has always seemed like your calling in life.
The Easy Life
You really just like to relax and hang out wherever!
Joe
Your day is not complete without a little coffee.
Flora
You’re pretty sure the window boxes everywhere were hung for you.
Dino
You know all the words to THAT’S AMORÈ
Leo
Since your early days of finger-painting, you’ve dreamed of becoming an artist in Italy.
Leo
Uhm, ’nuff said
Italian Desserts
Leave the gun, take the cannoli
Being Margaret 
Very good reasons!
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Yes!! I think I would have a hard time finding anything bad about Italy
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This is such a cool post you have here today, Margaret! Even more because I’m in the middle of planning a trip to Rome. I’ve been in the lakes and mountains regions, but not in the capital. Should be fun! Have you ever been in Rome?
Arrivedeci, for now 🙂
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Oh how fun!! I have been to Rome!! I’ve been fortunate enough to have traveled all over Italy. You will love Rome. Have a wonderful trip!!
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Thank you! I’ve just booked flights and hotel!!! So excited. And I speak a little Italian so I think that will help too 🙂
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This is an awesome awesome post!! I love Italian! The gentlemen pics in your post- ooohlala!! Hugz Lisa and Bear
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lol.. thanks, Lisa! (& Bear!)
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Never had the opportunity to visit – but it would be on the top of my list. Thanks for the beautiful and educational post. Love you.
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You’re welcome. I hope you get a chance to visit one day!
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Italy yes Columbus no. He actually was a horrible person and the history we learned as kids white washed his genocide of American Indians. Also apparently he was not the first explorer to find America.
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Nora, Many cities are changing this day to honoring indigenous people rather than Columbus. Slowly things are changing.
And Italy – ALWAYS a yes. 🙂
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very cool 🙂 and Italy rocks!
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Thanks!
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And what about spumoni and gelato? And gondolas and singing gondoliers? 🙂 ah, bellissimo… Thank you for the delights.
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Yes, yes, and yes! I have enjoyed all of those special things while floating down a gondola in Venice. Sadly, it was not while Mr Clooney was in town.
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Thanks for the nice memories ! I agree with you and love the pics, I miss the Ice creams and a nice classic vespa instead of that plastic scotter 🙂
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Love the Vespa’s. What a smart way to travel…And FUN!
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Barilla biscotti, scrittori italiani, scrittrici italiane . . . 🙂
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I could eat biscotti everyday. When I got back from one of my trips to Italy, I found a recipe for biscotti that I use often. Very easy to make and so nice to have on hand!!
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🙂 A good one!!
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Thanks, Patti!
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This just confirms that I’m destined to live in Italy someday!
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I hope you make it. And then, write about it!!
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Ha! What a fun post for sure! I loved reading through it and the pictures certainly did the post some major justice! 😀
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lol.. Thank You!
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If I didn’t love Italy before, I certainly do now.. Mmm..pizza and handsome men, what could be better? 🙂
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Nothing! Nothing is better than Pizza and handsome men!! 🙂
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You can say that about any country. Any country can become the greatest if you represent it in the right way.
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That is very true! Look for more posts to come with different countries highlighted. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
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Loved you post…one day I hope to go with Ethel
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I would love nothing more than to see that this has happened!! 🙂
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I’m living abroad for long time, I love Ireland that now it is my home, but of course, reading your post, I’m wondering: what I’m doing here and not be in Italy?
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Ireland! How wonderful! Ireland is on my bucket list! I will make it there one day.
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Hey Maggie, Wow. I am so grateful that you’ve found my blog… I’m about to dig in and see more about who you are and what you’re up to in the world which surely needs more magic. Thank you for ‘getting’ today’s thoughts on magic… I have to say that when I saw this, Mama Mia! it sure made me homesick for Italy… I just left there two days ago and am already counting the days until I return!!!
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