Living with Nonna

At my ripe old age, I have not had a ‘’nonna’’ (grandma) to ‘’nag’’ at me for a long time.

But these days I feel so ‘’pampered’’. Franca would ask me to wear warmer clothes, would ask what I had for lunch, would ask if I had lessons the next day and at what time, would ask if I was tired and if so I could sleep longer the next day since I have no class, would be urging me to warm my frozen fingers at the fireplace.

On mornings that I have early classes, she would be suggesting that I took the shower the night before instead of the next day early in the morning as it would be too cold. ‘’Yes, I know every little bit of sleep is important and tomorrow morning you won’t have time,’’ she added.