SOS Posts
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Did Germans really have to complain about my children waiting for the bus?
Germans are known for their rigid rules and love of order. But when complaints against children waiting at a bus stop before school were lodged in her German village, I felt let down and asked: where is the tolerance? Read my essay in The Local Germany Photo: The Local Germany
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Want to know what’s going on in the world? Listen to these daily news podcasts
I am a big news person. I have always been. I remember my dad picking up a copy of The New York Times every Sunday (back then, it was beautifully thick and heavy) and as soon as I was old enough to handle it, he started to share the newspaper’s sections with me. I loved
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Five podcasts that need to be on your To-Listen list
Are you a list person? I am. I am list dependent. (I love sticky notes of all sizes) I write all kinds of handwritten lists to help organize my life, and, yes, even some of my podcast listening is also organized into lists. I have a lot of shows I can’t wait to get to.
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When in Germany, Learn to Cook: Delicious Italian Focaccia Ripiena (Stuffed Focaccia) Recipe
In Italy, eye-candy is everywhere, from the architecture in old cities and small towns to the artfully prepared food at every turn. When I lived in Rome and Sermoneta, there were so many delicious options that eating out was a big part of my entertainment. In Italy, food is fun, it’s revered, put on display…
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Overcoming Age Anxiety: Best women-hosted podcasts for inner and outer beauty
When I moved to Germany, I started thinking a lot more about aging, about getting old. The World Health Organization says aging results from the impact of the accumulation of a wide variety of molecular and cellular damage over time. It leads to a gradual decrease in physical and mental capacity, a growing risk of
ROSAMARIA MANCINI, PhD 