THIS WEEK HAS BEEN incredibly busy. I think that the constant buzzing of our group stands in sharp contrast to the relaxed lifestyle of the Cagliese. I am looked at strangely when I eat breakfast while walking to class, while the Cagliese make time to sit in the piazza. While our group walks about the town stressing over deadlines and stories, the Cagliese come to work smiling and ready for conversation. Sometimes I wonder what they think about our schedule as it is out of rhythm with their own.

--Carrie Cross
(Loyola)