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Losing uncle Peppo

December 13th, 2007 by Ruben · No Comments

Today, around 2:30 in the afternoon, my uncle Peppo died at the age of 80 after
battling a variety of health problems.
I saw him Tuesday night, and he was lucid, he even reacted with a big smile when he saw me.
He was my godfather for my first communion, and I’ll always remember his laughter.
“Zio, ti voglio [...]

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Meme of the day

December 15th, 2006 by Ruben · 1 Comment

Patti found this over at Alphecca:
My stuff in bold
01. Bought everyone in the bar a drink
02. Swam with wild dolphins
03. Climbed a mountain
04. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive
05. Been inside the Great Pyramid
06. Held a tarantula
07. Taken a candlelit bath with someone
08. Said “I love you” and meant it
09. Hugged a tree
10. [...]

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QOTD

December 6th, 2006 by Ruben · No Comments

From NY Magazine article.
“…happiness equals reality divided by expectations.” [...]

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