The alarm goes off at the ungodly hour of 7AM, for no good reason. Today is the day of Veronica’s … More
Author: Jonathan Nix
On Language Learning
Learning a language and delving deep into the exploration of another culture is one of the most important things any … More
Za’crilege!*
Yes, it’s true, and I’m not afraid to admit it: I love pineapple on my pizza. In fact, the greatest … More
La Vecchia at Midway
In North America at least, it seems that one of the stereotypes of Italy as a whole is that they … More
Vignette Italiane
Some wayward recollections that come to mind while I while away in limbo: Pena un scudo e perdita de panni … More
The Story So Far
Is it some kind of portent that my Italian lesson today had me learning about city life and community action, … More
Heavy Metal Hamburgers
For some reason, the first week I ever visited Brescia, three years ago now, I really wanted a hamburger. We … More
Lost in Translation
I often wonder what I sound like to Italians when I stumble my way through their language. Very rarely when … More
Ai Ronchi Interlude
“DAICAZZOFIGLIODIPUTTANASTRONZOTESTADICAZZOPEZZODIMERDANONFAIUNCAZZOPERCHENOCAPISCIDICAZZONONSERVIAUNASEGANONMENEFREGAUNCAZZOMINCHIAFIGADILEGNO” — a very angry couple Nestled in the quiet foothills of the Alps, just outside the ancient city centre … More
Paolo in Perugia
In Arrivo Ascendente Meaning, that after we left the train station, we walked up. Like, up up. With our bags. … More
A Nix in Brixia 