My Italian Ancestors

The idea of fate fascinates me: that a thousand tiny decisions–even things that happen before you were born–conspire to lead you down one path in life instead of another. I started this story by describing the unexplainable pull I have always felt toward Italy, without which it’s virtually impossible that I would have met my maritino. Perhaps it’s more of a stretch to think that finding my great-great-grandmother’s wedding ring somehow had an influence on my destiny, but that is how it seems to me.

LifestyleTiffany ParksDecember 29, 2011personal, my story, anscestors, my wedding Comments

Six Months a Wife and an Illuminated Manuscript

A few years ago, my father proudly showed me a family heirloom. He brought out a big leather-bound seemingly ancient book and carefully lifted the cover. It was a collection of German fairy stories and folktales. But this was no ordinary book, it was an illuminated manuscript, hand painted in gold, blue and red, with pages that unfolded to reveal intricate and spectacular illustrations.

PersonalTiffany ParksNovember 30, 2011My wedding, My story, personal, anscestorsComment

The Pines of Rome

A blog exploring Rome's Art, history, culture, customs, quirks, and curiosities