http://palmch.com/blog2 The sights, sounds and flavors of the region. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:03:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en He arrived Thursday night at 8:03 pm, weighed in at 7.5 lbs and was 19.3 inches long. We just got home from the hospital on Tuesday afternoon, so we're taking it easy these days. Thanks to those of you who have sent me congratulations! I have to say, he's the cutest ... http://palmch.com/blog2/2008/06/27/hes-here/ Mom and Dad, that is, not my baby. Their plane should be touching down in Rome in a little while, then they'll be taking the train from Rome to Pescara and on to Vasto where we'll pick them up later today. Of course, now the little guy has to wait, ... http://palmch.com/blog2/2008/06/18/on-the-way/ The other day, O came home and presented me with this rose. Now, to some it may mean absolutely nothing. After all, what's the big deal? In front of the school that's right by my house there's a rose garden and he obviously picked it there. But, does that change ... http://palmch.com/blog2/2008/06/17/the-things-that-mean-the-most/ Today Michelle over at Bleeding Espresso (and her mom) have whipped up one of my absolute all-time American favorites - Macaroni and cheese! One of the nice parts about it is that it's a quick version.  No baking, it just gets cooked right on the stove-top. So, head on over and ... http://palmch.com/blog2/2008/06/13/made-in-america-mac-n-cheese/ It seems strange just sitting here waiting for a sign - which is basically what we're doing.  Of course, every time I make some kind of noise O comes running.  I tell him not to worry, that in the beginning there's plenty of time, but he's not buying it. Yesterday we ... http://palmch.com/blog2/2008/06/12/the-waiting-game/