I love sharing stories about Arona, the beautiful town I’m lucky to call home. Today I attended the inauguration of MeeM Beach—our beloved lido—led by Mayor Alberto Gusmeroli, and it felt like the perfect moment to tell you a bit about our town and this exciting new lakeside destination.

“Biciclettata in Fiore” (Flower Bicycle Ride) is a long-running community cycling celebration in Arona on the shores of Lake Maggiore. The event is organized by Pro Loco Arona and is non-competitive family bicycle parade where participants decorate their bikes with flowers, ribbons, balloons, and colorful ornaments.

Inauguration of Parcozeda Piero Angela in Arona gives the children and the community a green space that will bring connections and peace.

Mother’s Day is about more than flowers and cards, it’ about a mother’s love that lives in every lesson taught, every comforting hug, and every sacrifice made without recognition. La Festa della Mamma è più di fiori e biglietti, è l'amore materno che vive in ogni lezione insegnata, in ogni abbraccio confortante e in ogni sacrificio fatto senza essere riconosciuta.

Today we celebrate our 42nd anniversary and the world and I say goodbye for the last time. You have been and will always be the love of my life, my soul mate, the father of my children, the grandfather to our grandchildren, the brother, the cousin, the uncle and the friend.

It didn’t arrive all at once. Agony, in the presence of death, is slow and uneven—like waves that don’t keep rhythm.

When I drove away from the hospital, I noticed my windshield was coated in dust. At first, I assumed it came from traffic nearby, but it didn’t make much sense since it had just rained. When I got home, I saw a strange layer of pink and red spots mixed with fine sand covering the entire car. I had no idea what it was. Not wanting to deal with cleaning it right away, I ended up leaving it like that for a few days.

In my life, I’ve known a few people who have struggled with and passed away from mesothelioma. At the time, I wasn’t very informed about the disease, but after Gianni was diagnosed with the rare PML leukemia, I became more interested in learning about mesothelioma as well. It is also a rare condition, with approximately 3,000 cases each year in the United States, 400 in Canada, and about 2,000 in Italy.

National Carbonara Day is celebrated every year worldwide on April 6th and honors one of Italy’s most iconic pasta dishes, Spaghetti alla Carbonara. LET’S ENJOY A GOOD SPAGHETTI CARBONARA TODAY TO CELEBRATE IT!

Easter is the most ancient and significant celebration in Christianity, honoring the Resurrection of Jesus on the third day after his crucifixion. This belief, recorded in the New Testament, forms the foundation of Christian faith and symbolizes victory over death and the promise of new life. Christian denominations include Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, Oriental Orthodox, United Presbyterian and some Reformed traditions.

Holy Friday—more commonly known as Good Friday—is a Christian holy day that commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Christian denominations include Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, Oriental Orthodox, United Presbyterian and some Reformed traditions.

The United Nations officially established the observance in 2012, and the first celebration took place in 2013. Held every year on March 20, the day is now recognized worldwide, with countries, communities, and organizations promoting activities that encourage positivity, kindness, and mental well‑being.

As we grow older, we start to notice the quiet changes in our reflection. The face that once felt so familiar is changing. Fine lines appear around the eyes and small creases settle near the mouth. Wrinkles, the signs of aging, remind us that time has been moving and that life has been happening. Every wrinkle tells our story!

Gianduia or Gianduja is a traditional Italian chocolate that originated near Turin in the Piedmont region. In 1806, Napoleon’s Continental System restricted British goods from entering European ports under French control, leading to a shortage of cocoa. To adapt, local chocolatiers began mixing chocolate with finely ground regional hazelnuts, giving rise to Gianduia.

Whenever we head into the city, we take the train to Milano, arriving at Centrale station. From there, we hop on the metro to the Duomo, which is always our starting point when we visit Milan. We never miss the chance to pause, admire the breathtaking cathedral, and snap a selfie — it’s a ritual that never loses its magic. Then comes our next stop, just a short five-minute walk away: the Milan Starbucks… and not just any Starbucks.

Reaching my 1500th blog post feels both surreal and deeply gratifying. What began as a small corner of the internet has grown into a living, breathing space filled with ideas, experiences, lessons, and stories. Over time, this website has evolved into more than just a platform — it has become a reflection of curiosity, creativity, and a genuine passion for sharing meaningful content and to remind everyone to “Live life well always, because we only have one!”

Each year on February 17, people around the globe observe Random Acts of Kindness Day. This meaningful day invites us to offer kindness freely, without looking for recognition or reward. It celebrates sharing love, joy, and compassion through simple, unexpected gestures.

Friday the 13th has long held a peculiar grip on the human imagination, blending superstition, history, psychology, and pop culture into a single date that many people still approach with caution or curiosity. The superstition surrounding Friday the 13th is a fusion of two older fears: the unease around Fridays and the suspicion of the number 13.

World Radio Day, observed annually on 13 February, celebrates radio’s role as a vital and trustworthy means of communication. The date commemorates the founding of United Nations Radio in 1946. UNESCO designated 13 February as World Radio Day in 2011, and the United Nations General Assembly formally endorsed the observance in 2012.

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano TikTok video of Castle / del Castello We had a wonderful time exploring Ivrea with our friends; Walt and Karen who were visiting from Canada and Franco who lives in Vercelli. Information on Ivrea Sights Ivrea Castle, locally known as Castello di Ivrea , is a medieval fortress located in the historic center of Ivrea, a town in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. The castle was constructed in 1358 by Amadeus VI of Savoy, often called “th