Whenever possible dodge questions about dead roses and if possible bring a puppy.

In 1995, only a dream could deliver a vision of the U.S. presidential landscape 20 years on.

Teaching English in Rome is great when it comes to communicating American history and geography.

When you offer to help with home improvement in Rome, it helps to get the key words right.

When your wife hires a guy named Mark to fix your middle age, it's time to run over a cat.

When your cousin gets a painting on the subject of eggs, try not to make assumptions.

When your nephew doesn't like what you have on your Kindle, say as little as possible.

When trying to get from Milan to Turin, beware Linus and train station spitters.

When the Prince of Denmark & Co. lose it, are they misbehaving or acting out?

A change of heart yields an epic decision (sort of), but honey, what's with the N?

You may be victim of childhood abuse but not know it, so check your passport.

What's a celebratory year without Memory Day and Uther Ring's Bird Day?