Photo Exhibit
Buon Anno!
January 2021 | Marcello Mellino
How many times did we wish "Auguri e Buon Anno!" to our family and friends over the years? Well, as we get close to 2021, we really should mean these words, given all that we have had to endure throughout these last tragic 12 months. Everyone is...
Auguri!
December 2020 | Marcello Mellino
It is hard to believe that a new year is already upon us, given the unimaginable detours and confusion that 2020 has created throughout the world. Yet, time has a way to move on, no matter what, and once again we are about to celebrate Christmas...
Vita di Paese: Cose Semplici
November 2020 | Marcello Mellino
As we continue to reflect on the values and important things in our lives, I looked back at simple moments enjoyed during several stays in Italy over the past years. I realized that such simplicity was filled with joy and happy memories. Now more...
Incontri
October 2020 | Marcello Mellino
I am sure that Italians have had to give up a lot during the ongoing pandemic, but little could be more difficult than not being able to enjoy their friendly, customary interactions with amici. Anyone who has been in Italy has had wonderful...
La Sagra Del Paese
September 2020 | Marcello Mellino
Like many people, I cannot wait to be able to travel to Italy again. Unfortunately, it remains a distant dream for the time being. But it helps me to at least return there by way of memories of places and enjoyable moments captured with my...
Segni dell'Italia
August 2020 | Diana Lucarino-Diekmann
Figura 1 - Like in urban America, graffiti is everywhere in Italy. I see a doomsday message about the climate, spaceships and assault rifles. What do you see?
Figura 2 - Pinto I Pavimenti del Sogno. Ceramiche Tipiche. Paint...
Dopo Cena
July 2020 | Marcello Mellino
It has always been so enjoyable to get out of the house after dinner for a leisurely due passi, particularly during the summer months.
The common tradition of fare due passi after sunset remains strong, particularly if spending a period of...
Se Potessi Andare
June 2020 | Marcello Mellino
Our world has certainly been turned into a new world over the last few months and it has been particularly difficult for me, and also for many of you, to realize that the possibility to comfortably travel back to Italy any time soon may be...
Nonni
May 2020 | Marcello Mellino
The current Italian developments related to the terrible COVID-19 pandemic makes me realize the profound sadness of the unthinkable tragedy involving the oldest part of the Italian population. Italy has long been one of the countries with the...