tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post3719454279115500514..comments2024-02-27T14:16:09.562+01:00Comments on Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino: Tiny HeroesEleonora Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06746184664869196394noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-72650577165482599702009-06-07T03:47:38.443+02:002009-06-07T03:47:38.443+02:00Hello from New York. Mt husband and I saw this mo...Hello from New York. Mt husband and I saw this movie recently. It made such an impact on us also, and it was chilling to read your descriptions of the filming.<br /><br />My husband is from Calabria, His Dad was captured by the British in Africa and he spent a long time as a POW in England during the war. He often said it was so fortuntate as he wasn't killed or captured by the Germans who at that time did not treat prisoners of war very well. He also leanred Englis which helped when the family imigrated to the US in the early <br />50's.<br /><br />I've enjoyed looking at the rest of your blog!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-57834520727969530132009-05-27T15:34:02.679+02:002009-05-27T15:34:02.679+02:00Ciao Lola,
Beautiful post. I read the book and ou...Ciao Lola,<br />Beautiful post. I read the book and our house is close to where filming took place but have never quite heard the full story of the massacre. A similar event took place in our village. All the local people were herded into the church. Fortunately, a German speaking local was able to defuse the situation and only three people were killed. I plan to link to your post from my blog. Really must go over the hill to Sant'Anna one day.<br />LouiseLouise at Abbastanza Buonohttp://abbastanzabuono.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-90675473026722319822009-05-27T07:37:38.223+02:002009-05-27T07:37:38.223+02:00Lola... I am heavy hearted after that. Your post w...Lola... I am heavy hearted after that. Your post was a beautiful tribute~ it just saddens me that so many innocent children were touched by evil. I don't think I will ever comprehend. Here in Arizona/ USA it seems like the longer time goes on from when these atrocities occurred, the less people understand, and appreciate, the sacrifice. Thank you for writing this...LaDue & Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379105459474039116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-40110452057747503672009-05-26T18:10:11.399+02:002009-05-26T18:10:11.399+02:00Mi hai fatto venire i brividi. Che brutta cosa la ...Mi hai fatto venire i brividi. Che brutta cosa la violenza...durante una guerra o in qualsiasi momento della vita di ognuno di noi.Sarettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467303139294282551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-84312492219079972802009-05-26T17:13:13.926+02:002009-05-26T17:13:13.926+02:00Lola, I'm up and running smoothly again at A Touch...Lola, I'm up and running smoothly again at A Touch Of Grace For You. I'll see you there.<br /><br />GraceGrace Albaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971403225615601241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-29656322223680016822009-05-26T16:35:03.928+02:002009-05-26T16:35:03.928+02:00Very powerful. Thank you so very much for sharing ...Very powerful. Thank you so very much for sharing this story. And thank you for the very kind words over at my place.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-82544871411924683382009-05-26T15:49:14.895+02:002009-05-26T15:49:14.895+02:00I must write you an email about this post. Not her...I must write you an email about this post. Not here.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484336744673299416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-6686267782482889762009-05-26T11:13:17.295+02:002009-05-26T11:13:17.295+02:00Oh this is so sad - it must have stayed with you f...Oh this is so sad - it must have stayed with you for such a long time.French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-6625881515539555582009-05-26T07:28:14.525+02:002009-05-26T07:28:14.525+02:00Thank you Lola. I want to watch the film. I'm gl...Thank you Lola. I want to watch the film. I'm glad someone made it and that you could share your experience of it with us. Your story was very moving and heartfelt. What a sad and needless event.sallymandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15832828827048897372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-67366279362976554192009-05-26T04:29:01.993+02:002009-05-26T04:29:01.993+02:00Lola
thanks for telling us this moving story.
Let...Lola<br />thanks for telling us this moving story.<br /><br />Let's not forget that what one person, or one creed or one race can do - we are all capable of doing...<br />Let us therefore pray for insight...<br /><br /><br />Happy DaysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-10197892949727934632009-05-26T00:05:59.150+02:002009-05-26T00:05:59.150+02:00Thank you for your warm comments, I am deeply touc...Thank you for your warm comments, I am deeply touched and humbled by them:<br /><br />Mandy - How sweet of you. The sacrifice of those children should never be forgotten.<br /><br />Susan - Where exactly was your father posted in Italy?<br /><br />Scintilla - I recommend you do not see the film then. It is quite disturbing in the massacre scene. I worked on it, and still it upset me.<br /><br />Jen - This is very different from the usual Spike Lee film, you'll see.<br /><br />Rosaria - Thank you, dear Maestra. The 1600s was a very strange, sensuous, revolutionary time... maybe prelates didn't see anything kinky in it.<br /><br />Laura - Thank you, cara. Oh no, steer clear of chaos!<br /><br />Sujatha - I've just returned from a serene walk through the green meadows of Arlington, and returned here via a wonderfully kind gesture. Thank you so much for that!<br /><br />Eddie - Your kind words move me and encourage me to write more and better. The feelings expressed by and emotional response of my readers are the reasons why I blog.<br /><br />Grace - Thank you for your lovely comments, and for taking the time to spend some time here. Ciao!<br /><br />Brian - Happy Memorial Day to you too! Don't bbq too much...<br /><br />Annika - Thanks for stopping by! It was a very difficult project but worth the blood, sweat and tears!<br /><br />Patrizia - Grazie, my sweet friend.<br /><br />Renee - I love it when you curse like that.<br /><br />LoriE - Thank you, darling. I appreciate that.<br /><br />Janine - Grazie! Happy Memorial citrusy Day to you too. Ciao!Eleonora Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746184664869196394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-817693254030063532009-05-25T23:29:32.440+02:002009-05-25T23:29:32.440+02:00What a beautiful and powerful post!!! Thank you fo...What a beautiful and powerful post!!! Thank you for leading me here to read it! BTW I love the lemon and lime background...suits your blog beautifully! Happy Memorial Day! Cheers! ~Janine XOSniffles and Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073156486641622612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-44043293140955145632009-05-25T22:55:31.205+02:002009-05-25T22:55:31.205+02:00So much for the Hollywood glitz and glamour.
The b...So much for the Hollywood glitz and glamour.<br />The best film making is about the truth even when...no especially when it is so disturbing. <br />These stories need to be told and retold year after year. Lest we forget.Lori Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775116608698555225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-1241737144397273442009-05-25T22:17:16.112+02:002009-05-25T22:17:16.112+02:00Yes, ditto to everyone's comments above. A very m...Yes, ditto to everyone's comments above. A very moving story and, as usual, you've told it so eloquently.Pyzahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13629594885566073764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-35316771886609879632009-05-25T22:14:13.442+02:002009-05-25T22:14:13.442+02:00Oh my goodness - you worked on that film?! I watch...Oh my goodness - you worked on that film?! I watched it yesterday! Beautiful film - and what a moving post of yours.Annikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17517812959204497841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-6937322443333997482009-05-25T20:30:39.012+02:002009-05-25T20:30:39.012+02:00touching story lola. definitely a sacred place tha...touching story lola. definitely a sacred place that stirs the emotions. sad. nice rememberance. happy mem day. hope you and e have a great day!Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-5182699821411176732009-05-25T20:26:20.216+02:002009-05-25T20:26:20.216+02:00Just read the post. There are tears in my eyes. I ...Just read the post. There are tears in my eyes. I recently read a book about WWII in Italy. I've loaned it out but I think it is called "A Thread Of Grace". Same powerful images. I know what you mean with the energy that is left behind. I've experienced it in other places. Powerful!Grace Albaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971403225615601241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-54761312518909394282009-05-25T20:11:00.907+02:002009-05-25T20:11:00.907+02:00I am really stuck for words and that is rare for m...I am really stuck for words and that is rare for me.<br />I found this post deeply moving and your account of it so beautifully crafted, Lola.<br />I really find it difficult to comprehend how any attrocity like this can happen - but alas it did,it does and it will again, regretably. Such is the evil that is in mankind.<br />I am privilaged to read this ~ EddieEddie Bluelightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069024660422117718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-44797441983260362052009-05-25T20:04:11.619+02:002009-05-25T20:04:11.619+02:00Lola, what a story. Thank you for telling it. Ther...Lola, what a story. Thank you for telling it. There are so many things we don't know and this is something we should all know. <br /><br />P.S. Wanted to let you know that I've linked up to it on my blog.Sujatha Bagalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140274113596874518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-28430118695728190702009-05-25T18:21:20.709+02:002009-05-25T18:21:20.709+02:00Cara Lola, Thank you for sharing this moving story...Cara Lola, Thank you for sharing this moving story today for Memorial Day. It has brought an intense calm and reflective moment to my rather chaotic day. I truly appreciate your beautiful way with words. Grazie!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11334724336156469342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-31520871499675219202009-05-25T17:53:56.114+02:002009-05-25T17:53:56.114+02:00Just popping in for a moment this morning but will...Just popping in for a moment this morning but will be back to read your post this evening. Thanks for stopping by my blog at atouchofgrace. I'm experiencing an administrative glitch that I'm hoping to have worked out soon so you can follow. You can read about my relationship with my laptop on my other blog graciewho.blogspot.com Hope to see you again soon. Just love to stop by your place. It's so comfortable here.Grace Albaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971403225615601241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-47940151992527812282009-05-25T17:50:34.681+02:002009-05-25T17:50:34.681+02:00What a touching story, more than just words on a p...What a touching story, more than just words on a page. You must get quite involved in every story you are involved in, in each movie. To enter such places and relive history must be both difficult and satisfying.<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />p.s. I loved the Santa Teresa's account as well as the comments. Divine ecstacy can be reproduced the only way we humans know it. <br /><br />I'm just surprised that it passed the test of the prelates in charge.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-35433563161307592922009-05-25T17:30:08.728+02:002009-05-25T17:30:08.728+02:00What an extraordinary post, Lola. You've really b...What an extraordinary post, Lola. You've really brought the meaning of Memorial Day home.<br /><br />I want to see The Miracle at Santa Anna - I missed it when it was playing here, but I think I'm going to put it on my netflix list right now.<br /><br />We just saw X this week. Very, very affecting.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-4271806909077269582009-05-25T17:29:05.328+02:002009-05-25T17:29:05.328+02:00I could barely read this post. I don't think I wan...I could barely read this post. I don't think I want to watch the film. It doesn't mean that I don't care, anzi, I care too much.Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556403160595972518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575499172466966020.post-32879815447592374082009-05-25T16:56:21.359+02:002009-05-25T16:56:21.359+02:00Thanks for telling us that touching story, Lola. ...Thanks for telling us that touching story, Lola. We don't hear much about the civilian deaths. My father fought in Italy in WWII. He didn't talk much about it. I had no idea ...Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04122828543615175957noreply@blogger.com