[Advergame] Non-P.C. advertising site called The Cleaning Hunk. I recommend the dance music in the gladiator outfit. [Old School Ad] Another non-P.C. ad of a “model” (female) Tab drinker from the 70s – “When you can’t be with him, be in his mind!” Be a mind sticker! [Awesome time waster] This is super addictive. Draw [...]
Entries from October 2006
A Quick Weekend in Milan and Lake Como
October 29th, 2006 · 3 Comments
Butternut Squash Soup & Hummus
October 23rd, 2006 · 12 Comments
My mom always told me that it was a bad idea to go shopping when you’re hungry. Yet, unfailingly, when I get hungry is when I notice I have nothing in the refrigerator. Back in the states I would end up with things like Chex Mix and Little Debbie bars. Now in Italy, I end [...]
The Magic of the Marocchino
October 18th, 2006 · 24 Comments
I was never addicted to coffee, until I moved to Italy and met the marocchino, an espresso with foamed milk and cacao in a little glass cup. I still remember my mother saying, “I didn’t get addicted to coffee until I was 26.” It rang like a “You’ll shoot your eye out” threat in my [...]
Birthday Aftermath: Goofs and Spoofs
October 15th, 2006 · 10 Comments
[Beauty Ad] Interesting ad from Dove Real Beauty showing what models go through from morning-face start to Photoshop finish. The photoshop editing at the end is the scariest part. [Make a sign] Thanks to Beth from Shenanigans, I was able to torture Sante by making him a McDonald’s sign proclaiming him to be employee of [...]
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Celebrating a Birthday in Italy vs. in America
October 12th, 2006 · 13 Comments
So a few years ago, I was born today. But enough about that. I thought I would take the opportunity to compare and contrast the birthday scene here in Italy vs. mine at home. Please add anything for your particular country or scene where you live! Celebrating with friends (U.S.): Usually one or two of [...]



