Happy Easter

Resurgence

It's that time of year:
the weight and white of winter
has rolled away.
Streams are free to flow.
There is a bright beginning to the day,
Hearts and minds are moved to
wonder and reflection.
Everywhere now, birth and rebirth:
on branch and bough,
miracles of resurrection!

By R. H. Grenville

Happy Easter to everyone who celebrate it....Happy Spring to everyone else!

A Second Chance

Every single person deserves another chance in their own life…..

Che sia nel campo del lavoro, amicizie, famiglia o relazioni sentimentali.
A volte le circostanze della vita portano a scegliere una strada invece di un’altra, cio` puo` risultare a non essere il percorso giusto. Ti guardi indietro, ti rendi conto dell’errore, nella tua dolce semplicita` e genuinita` cerchi la tua seconda opportunita` che tanto meriti e desideri.
Di certo, tanti hanno avuto la loro seconda opportunita` o hanno avuto modo di offrirla a qualcuno. Magari, in tanti hanno avuto la loro vita trasformata o hanno raggiunto traguardi rilevanti nella loro carriera, grazie ad un’altra oppertunita` data / ricevuta.
Allora perche` negarla?
Purtroppo non ho una risposta a questa domanda.

My dearest L. as you said “It’s in God hands, He know better”
Be certain that while the people’s arrogance may deny your second chance, God will never denies it.
In faith you know that your future is secure, because it is not controlled by external circumstances or other individuals. God is your guiding force, and in harmony with Him each day you are preparing for your future.

Gala 2009

Once again the marvelous Cipriani 42nd hosted La Scuola annual benefit 2009, and this year marks the 32nd anniversary since La Scuola was founded in 1977.
As every year I with my students made beautiful projects to be put on auction during the night.
I have the three years old hand printed stepstools, the four and five years draw their portraits on apron. Very easy task and lots of fun!

Through the night while we were celebrating and honoring our special guests, those items became the center of a bidding war and even in this current economic difficulties, they were easily sold.

The best table of the night!

The best of La Scuola!

Snow day.. here I'm

What a nice way to start the week by staying at home today..
Gli studenti de La Scuola hanno iniziato a festeggiare the snow day gia` da ieri sera ancora prima che il nostro piano d’emergenza venisse messo in moto.
It took just 30 minutes and few phones call to make all the students and teachers very happy for the extra day at home!
Was at 6:00am when Bloomberg announced that the New York City public schools were closed due the snow! The first snow day in five years..
La Scuola had a snow day in 2008, but we can use this one too!

Before and After Part 1

That is what is going on around my house in these days! Been destroy it!

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Italian bird blog: one year later

One year already passed I could not believe it; I feel is a big deal I made so far.
The first post on I.B. blog was on February 14 2008.
The blog started one year ago thanks Spartacus’ help. He gets me involved in the blog world and encourages me all the way. Without him I.B. would not exists. (On the encouragement part I have to give also some credits to Jack or he will make my life miserable on the 6:17 train).
A year later I end up with some virtual friends, I would like to knowledge, our dearest Dcup, now Lisa from That’s Why. Thanks for being around and dealing with my Italian and bad English. You are the best!
I also enjoying following:

Fran I am, I feel close to her I share her faith and optimism about life!

Lemon Gloria, I love her, I love her stories, her pregnancy…
it’s the most beautiful experience for a women and you look great !
My Saturday Evening Post

Wyld's

Revgal

I do apologize I still don’t know how to put links. But I promise I will learn by next year.
I also don’t know which one I should be using for this blog occasion Anniversary or birthday.
For now I just say: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY I. B. blog and I have you guys let me know which one is appropriate…

Serenity Prayer

Because anyone can use some extra serenity…
Some people probably heard of the Serenety Prayer,
which was made famous by Reinhold Niebuhr.
The first third of the prayer is often quoted and written on posters.
Following is the entire prayer.

The Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen.
--Reinhold Niebuhr

Dammi la serenita`
O Dio,dammi la serenità di accettare le cose che non posso cambiare;
il coraggio di cambiare le cose che posso cambiare;
la saggezza per distinguerle une dalle altre.
Concedimi di vivere un giorno alla volta, assaporare un momento per volta,
accettare le prove come un sentiero verso la pace;
prendere, come Egli ha fatto, questo mondo di peccato così come è,
e non come io lo vorrei; credere che Egli opererà tutto bene
se io mi arrenderò alla Sua volontà.
Fa’ che io possa essere abbastanza felice in questa vita
e sommamente felice in quella eterna, con Lui per sempre. Amen