Good Morning: I am trying to find out more about my grandmother, Margherita Robotti who was born in Solero, Alessandria in 1887. What I do know is that she was the daughter of Giovanni and Ludovica (no maiden name known) and had two brothers, Bruno (Perpetuo) and Gio. Batista. Gio. Batista became a ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzTBc-ARN5Y

Sorry- Here is the correct link.
My cousin sent me this link for those of us who are third generation Italian Americans and really don't know much of the languag or hand gestures. A fun way to learn some of the basics.

Buon Natale to all!

Lori

We are all eating turkey and the trimmings. Today is Thanksgiving - a very big holiday where people travel thousands of miles for a free meal! By now, many are taking a nap and sleeping off the excess calories.

I just finished my Italian thanksgiving meal, antipasti, totrolini en brodo, turkey ...

Great News! I'm sure you and his mom are relieved that he is coming home safe and sound. My son is going to miss Thanksgiving and Christmas at home - thousands miles away, sailing for for NOAA in the Pacific. I can understand what a great homecoming this will be. Thank your son for his service for ...

http://www.mepiemont.net/foto_stor/vita ... orn_1.html

I just found the above link to the Piedmont region of Italy. Lots of wonderful old photos, recipies, proverbs, all from the Piedmont region.

Thought this might be of interest to those with relatives from this region.

Lori

Hi: I just got the following email from my Family Search Center in Va. Beach. Just thought anyone searching these locations might find the info valuable.
Lori
3 September 2009

August was a banner month for FamilySearch Indexing. Twenty five (25) projects were completed and 19 new projects were ...

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203863204574348703505285632.html

I just finished reading the above referenced article from the Wall STreet Journal, regarding the crash last week of a helicopter and small airplane above the Hudson River in New York City.

Truly an event of being in ...

http://www.ricettepercucinare.com/ricette_marche.htm

Try the above. It is in Italian, and other regions are represented as well.

Lori

wldspirit:

Thanks much. Peter is like a living encyclopedia! He's so knowledgable about so many topics and I have missed reading his responses to queries from others. Glad he is well and keeping busy.
Lori

Hi:

I am at a solid wall on my family research as my work schedule conflicts with the Family History Center here. I do check this cite almost daily, though, and I haven't seen any posts from Peter Timber lately. I hope he is well and I look forward to reading his comments and responses to others ...

Thanks so much for the great photos. I lived in the city all of my life but never got to Ellis Island. My son went in 3rd grade with his class but I couldn't go. A must for this Summer! Thanks again. Makes you proud of all of those who endured the indignities and humiliations in order to become ...

http://www.niaf.org/

The above - National Itaian American Foundation is collectiing contributions to assist.

Lori

Peter:
What a coincidence! If you are driving, the Garibaldi Museum is Staten Island is a place I've been trying to get to every time I'm in NY. Will be home (in the Bronx) for Easter - picking up younger son who is a soon-to be ensign aboard the NOAA RV Thomas Jefferson. I may hit both places while ...

http://www.italianamericanmuseum.org/mission.htm

I have posted a link to the Italian American Museum in lower Manhattan, New York City. The articles are wonderful. Thought this might be of interest to all Italian Americans.

Lori

http://www.niaf.org/
Click on the above link under Research and Resources. I am a member of the NIAF, and, although I don't agree with with some of the political philosophies of the organization, I do send them money to support Italian language and cultural education. They have a link called ...