My father is on an email list for people whose families are from Italy, Region Campania, Province Avellino, town of Greci. Someone posted this information regarding the surname “Boscia” in Italy in the 1400s:

That name was one of 22 Albanese soldiers that were allies of the Kingdom Naples which was controlled by Spain. They stopped the French from ( Read more... )

I have been reading - I got three spinning books from the library and after perusing them all I have some very definite opinions I will share eventually. Maybe tomorrow.

In other news, holiday cooking continues apace. I had the landlady replace the oven (yay!) so now I can bake. I am very very pleased.

I am all prepared for today - the turkey is in ( Read more... )

I have some pictures online too. My dad yelled at me for getting photos during my reception. Bah.

Anywho, it was fabulous. Everyone seemed to have a great time, the food was good, people partied, and we were married, so that seems like a success!

And on to the photos!

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This stupid hot weather is supposed to end on Wednesday, and by Friday be down to 70 as a high. I certainly hope so, since I can barely stand to wear a tank top and shorts.. I can’t imagine wearing a wedding dress in this heat!

My parents are in town and I am still being productive, so I am rather proud of myself. I printed off the place cards this ( Read more... )

Someday, I am going to buy my parents and my brother and myself copies of this print.

The genus of that tree (and others in Africa) is the same as my last name. “The genus name Boscia honours a French professor of agriculture, Louis A.G. Bosc (1777-1850).”

As far as my own history goes, it’s a bit of a mystery. My ancestors are Albanian-Italians ( Read more... )