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One-Word Theme for 2017: FORWARD

At the beginning of every new year, I choose one word to guide my thoughts and actions over the next twelve months: a one-word theme. This year? FORWARD.

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52 Things to See & Do in Calabria by Michelle Fabio

Win a Copy of 52 Things to See & Do in Calabria Travel Guide

This Calabria travel guide is the first in a series of upcoming releases by fellow Italy residents: Locals Know Italy Travel Guides.

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Life is good.

One-Word Theme for 2016: GOOD

My one-word theme for 2016 was inspired by my daughter in more ways than one . . . FIND the good. SEE the good. BE the good.

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A single chair...lonely or just alone?

Lost in Translation: Adventures in Sola-tude

Solo/sola in Italian means both alone and lonely. Let that sink in for a second.

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Baby Espresso

One-Word Theme for 2015: FORZA!

My one-word theme of 2015: FORZA! The word means strength, power, intensity, and I can barely even type it without using ALL CAPS. It’s that strong, folks.

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Michelle KaminskyMichelle Kaminsky is an American attorney-turned-freelance writer who lived in her family's ancestral village in Calabria, Italy for 15 years. This blog is now archived. 

Calabria Guidebook

Calabria travel guide by Michelle Fabio

Recipes

 

Homemade apple butter
Green beans, potatoes, and pancetta
Glazed Apple Oatmeal Cinnamon Muffins
Pasta with snails alla calabrese
Onion, Oregano, and Thyme Focaccia
Oatmeal Banana Craisin Muffins
Prosciutto wrapped watermelon with bel paese cheese
Fried eggs with red onion and cheese
Calabrian sausage and fava beans
Ricotta Pound Cake