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Thursday, December 3, 2009

A jump on Christmas.



This town
will celebrate Christmas
through Giving Trees, baskets give-a-way, can drives
reminding
residents to shop locally
the hardware shop, the movie theater
the art council, restaurants
the flower shop
the grocery store.

We'll all do our part to share what we have
to help and to care.


I thought about
what to give my grandchild
who needs nothing.

So, I did one thing just for her:
I started a blog to teach her what I know
in Italian.

You may remember that I grew up in Italy.
She is interested in learning Italian
and I can help.

If you too want to learn Italian with J.
hop along and check the new blog.


http://lakeviewer-italianforbeginners.blogspot.com/
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32 comments:

  1. vicki archerDecember 3, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    What a brilliant gift...xv

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  2. UnknownDecember 3, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    That is something really special!

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  3. SheilaDecember 3, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Ohhhhh...I so very much DO want to learn Italian! Even before I read 'Eat, Pray, Love'. Thanks so much for extending the invitation!

    And what a creative gift idea for its intended recipient! *applause!*

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  4. Tess KincaidDecember 3, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    I like to support our local businesses, as well.

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  5. Brian MillerDecember 3, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    how cool is that...a wonderful gift...and locally i ty to buy, but this year we are making some gifts locally. smiles.

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  6. RNSANEDecember 3, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    You are so thoughtful...wish those lessons had started BEFORE my two birthday trips but, who knows, I might win the lottery, and go back!

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  7. Maggie MayDecember 3, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    What a good idea. I learnt Italian for 6 months when I was 17! That means I can hardly speak it at all..... but some things have stuck!

    Nuts in May

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  8. pink dogwoodDecember 3, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    wow - I wanted to learn italian ever since I read 'Eat, Pray, Love' - I will be following along. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. An English ShepherdDecember 3, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Cool gift :-)

    Wizz

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  10. HelenDecember 3, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    ... a gift that truly does give on giving!

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  11. Carol MurdockDecember 3, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Rosaria, now THAT is a real gift!
    Wish I had time to learn along with her! :)

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  12. Stacey J. WarnerDecember 3, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    How cool! What a great gift.

    Fantastic!

    much love

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  13. xxxDecember 3, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Fantastic and what a wonderful gift... You're a gem ;)

    best wishes
    Ribbon x

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  14. Room Service ~ Decorating 101December 3, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Another blog! And you will be great at it too. You are a great teacher. Thanks for all the kind words you have said about my guest room post. smiles

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  15. Elizabeth BradleyDecember 3, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    What a great idea. Lucky grandchild. I have been thinking about this. My oldest grandchild is brain damaged, so I give money. But my other four have so much, I am not anxious to add to their pile of toys and clothes. I am still thinking this one over...

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  16. AmyDecember 3, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    That really IS a gift. A gift that will last her a lifetime and one she can pass on to her children. Beautiful.

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  17. LynDecember 3, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    You have the absolute best spirit of Christmas ... a season of giving and you are givng your grand daughter a priceless gift.

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  18. Pamela Terry and EdwardDecember 3, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Ah, now that it is a marvelous gift!! Well done you!

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  19. Enchanted OakDecember 3, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Your Christmas spirit is very moving. Lovely thoughts and a lovely gift.

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  20. ReneeDecember 3, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    When I came on I noticed a new blog. I will be checking it out.

    I loved how you described how she needs nothing, none of them do.

    Love Renee xoxoxo

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  21. ShadowDecember 3, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    now that's the right way of giving!

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  22. karenDecember 4, 2009 at 1:20 AM

    How amazing - something of true value :)

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  23. rjerdeeDecember 4, 2009 at 3:43 AM

    A brilliant gift to Jasmine...one that keeps on giving!

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  24. NitWit1December 4, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    I am amazed at the efforts of your town in a time of great need.

    But I am more amazed at the wonderful gift to your daughter, I hope she will know it is a gift which she perhaps will appreciate more in all the tomorrows, than today.

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  25. HilaryDecember 4, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    What a great gift idea. You're one special grandma. :)

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  26. ReneeDecember 4, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Sweet friend, this is definitely the time to miss people.

    Can I have your home mailing address please. I will delete it.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  27. Sandi McBrideDecember 4, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    I'm going to send this to my granddaughter, Arianna...I'd love her to learn Italian...and I'm going to learn too...thanks so much, what a Christmas Gift!
    hugs
    Sandi

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  28. janisDecember 4, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Splendid idea! How Blessed she is to have you in her life. How lovely of you to share it with us :)

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  29. tattytiaraDecember 4, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    There's nothing you could buy that would have greater value. Beautiful.

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  30. KikitDecember 5, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    The best gifts come for free indeed! :) You're a cool granny! :)

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  31. NatalieDecember 5, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Awesome, I certainly will, thank you Rosaria.

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  32. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    I love that you did this for her! If wasn't working so hard on Mandarin I would follow the new blog, as I belive strongly that being bilingual, at least, is important!

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