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MY AMERICAN JOURNEY (by an Italian)
19th august 2005 | an italian

Posted on 08/20/2005 11:31:21 AM PDT by an italian

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To: an italian
I’m proud to be an Italian, but America has a special place in my heart.

I’m proud to be an American, but Italia has a special place in my heart. We went to Firenze, Pisa, Roma in Nov. 2003 and had a GREAT time!

Berlusconi is a good man and ally, and the Carabinieri are cool dudes!

21 posted on 08/20/2005 12:48:09 PM PDT by DTogo (U.S. out of the U.N. & U.N out of the U.S.)
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To: an italian
But I love my country and I'm proud to be an Italian. I love being an Italian.

In anyway, I appreciate your "honorary citizenship"... Thank you.


I'm sure you're proud to be Italian. And, I wasn't suggesting that you become American and give up your Italian citizenship and pride. Not at all. But, like I said before, in my mind, you're still more American than many Americans in the news lately.

By the way, unlike what somebody else sugggested in another post, wear the hat; it looks great on you.
22 posted on 08/20/2005 12:54:19 PM PDT by adorno
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To: an italian

Next time bring your cowboy hat and come on down to the southwest! We still have wide open spaces, and as an Italian you might enjoy the cuisine.

Buon giorno!


23 posted on 08/20/2005 12:57:13 PM PDT by Disambiguator (Making accusations of racism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.)
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To: an italian

Auguri, Claudia! Parla bene l'Inglese. Grazie per le notizie. Sei sempre la benvenutta in America.


24 posted on 08/20/2005 12:57:13 PM PDT by NYer ("Each person is meant to exist. Each person is God's own idea." - Pope Benedict XVI)
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To: an italian

Thank you so much.

I'd like to return to Italy one day.


25 posted on 08/20/2005 1:03:51 PM PDT by Sam Cree (Democrats are herd animals)
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To: an italian

Great post. Your English is multo bene. My grandparents on both sides emigrated from Sicily in the 1920s. They became very patriotic Americans who also deeply loved Italy
and their Italian heritage. They taught their children
and grandchildren to be patriotic, freedom loving Americans. Our family has visited Italy many times and
just LOVED it. You have EXCELLENT taste in Presidents--
Italian and American :-))


26 posted on 08/20/2005 1:06:33 PM PDT by DCMB (Bless GWB and all our troops)
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To: an italian

I remember your post before you left to come here & I am so glad you had a great time. I LOVE Italy & her people....and hope to someday very soon visit your country.


27 posted on 08/20/2005 1:09:55 PM PDT by Feiny (My dinghy is bigger than your whole boat.)
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To: an italian

It is very good to hear from you. I am so touched by the story of the little girl. Love of one's country is something we can share. I was on a train to Firenze along time ago with my daughter, who was then 6, and all of the Italian families shared with us the food they had packed for the journey. I wll never forget it. Two great countries, two great Presidents.


28 posted on 08/20/2005 1:29:46 PM PDT by Bahbah (Air America: kids-for-kilowatts)
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To: an italian; anonymoussierra
What a lovely post, thank you!

But the next time you come to America you need to make sure you have some time to


Waltz Across Texas


and do try to come in the spring time ~



~ the wildflowers in Texas will take your breath away!
It's a sight you will remember fondly for the rest of your life!

29 posted on 08/20/2005 1:38:14 PM PDT by Zacs Mom (Proud wife of a Marine! ... and purveyor of "rampant, unedited dialogue")
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To: an italian

First, your English is better than some American's who went to Public School.
Second, hopefully a Free Republic Person will send you a Private Email. You can email them to that knowledgable person to post for you.

Do not feel bad--I don't know how to put up pictures myself.


30 posted on 08/20/2005 1:43:33 PM PDT by radar101
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To: an italian
Claudia,

I forgot to mention that my grandparents were from Italy ~ one from the mountain northern Italy and one from a town down in the "heel of the boot"! I have been fortunate enough to have visited Italy several times, each for an extended period of time.

Of course, I fell in love my grandparent's mother country ~ so beautiful and so diverse. Just like America, in some ways. I loved wandering around in the big cities, but (like here) I loved being out in the country side even more!

And the food.............what can I say about the food, except that I now understand why my grandmother's kitchen always smelled like heaven! Each dish more fabulous than the next! I want to go back just to eat and visit with the people in the small villages again!

31 posted on 08/20/2005 1:51:52 PM PDT by Zacs Mom (Proud wife of a Marine! ... and purveyor of "rampant, unedited dialogue")
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Actually I'm from the mountain northen Italy... Where exaclty your grandparents were from?

Yeah. One of the thing I miss most in America was the Italian food. When I'll come back I'll cook for the FReepers, ok?


32 posted on 08/20/2005 1:55:07 PM PDT by an italian (God bless all the b in the world... Bush, Berlusconi and Blair...)
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To: an italian
Claudia, thank you for your kind words. We are honored by your praise.
33 posted on 08/20/2005 2:01:10 PM PDT by okie01 (The Mainstream Media & Cindy Sheehan: IGNORANCE ON PARADE)
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What a wonderful posts. It's so nice to hear good things said about our Country for a change.

Next time tho you have got to take a trip down South! You missed the best part of America ;-)


34 posted on 08/20/2005 2:06:49 PM PDT by SouthernFreebird
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To: an italian

So nice to read your letter. I leave next week with my daughter for a visit to Italy.
I read your web site and enjoyed it. Do hope that you visit the USA again.


35 posted on 08/20/2005 2:12:08 PM PDT by Bizzy Bugz ("Its never too late to be what you might have been". George Elliott)
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To: All; Siouxz; CROSSHIGHWAYMAN; FlJoePa; angcat; LoudRepublicangirl; chasio649; asp1; ...
I learned how to put photos!!! Wow!!! Here some for you... Enjoy your beautiful land!!

36 posted on 08/20/2005 2:17:25 PM PDT by an italian (God bless all the b in the world... Bush, Berlusconi and Blair...)
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To: an italian

why dont you send this to your local Italian newspaper?


37 posted on 08/20/2005 2:18:35 PM PDT by atlanta67
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Cause they will not publish it.
38 posted on 08/20/2005 2:20:51 PM PDT by an italian (God bless all the b in the world... Bush, Berlusconi and Blair...)
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39 posted on 08/20/2005 2:22:07 PM PDT by an italian (God bless all the b in the world... Bush, Berlusconi and Blair...)
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To: an italian

thank you


40 posted on 08/20/2005 2:22:58 PM PDT by atlanta67
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