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"Piove, Piove" (It’s Raining, It’s Raining) or Being Weighed in Italia Today is one of the rare days when it rains on the Gargano. People are up and about but they are huddled under umbrellas clutching their bags of groceries for “pranzo.” Fresh breads, meats, arugala which is now is season, or other vegetables are stuffed into bags of every size and color brought from home by the shoppers because each market, including those many in the streets, charge a small fee for a bag for whatever you... Sign in to see full entry.

My Name is Michael Vocino and I Like Nathaniel Nelson Nathaniel Nelson was a student of mine when he was in his junior year at the University of Rhode Island. Nathaniel was an articulate student who opposed at every turn my attempts to present a gay-positive perspective on one the most pressing political and social issues facing the nation and covered heavily in the national and local media, gay rights. Nathaniel was a joy to have in class because he was more than willing to oppose my... Sign in to see full entry.