Last evening, the final of 2020, the moonlit view over the lake was spectacular. But this year, although there were no fireworks, there was something particularly unique that caught my eye – a large 100 illuminated on the face of The Drake, a storied Chicago hotel. I quickly learned that The Drake was founded in 1920, hence its 100 year celebration.
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Quickly I found myself thinking of Italy.
When Italians celebrate many of life’s happy occasions – a birthday, a wedding, an anniversary, etc., they often raise their glasses in a celebratory toast and proclaim: Cent’anni! (May you live 100 years!)
Sometimes you hear them say Salute e Cent’Anni! (to your health and 100 years!)
Given 2020, I’ll choose the second toast as my wish for you in 2021:
Salute e Cent’Anni!
To your health and 100 years!
Wishing you a very Happy and HEALTHY New Year!
Ciao,
Judy
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Anche a te! Salute e Cent’Anni e tanti baci I am so glad to see your posts. Grazie Jean
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Grazie Jean, the best to you in 2021! 🥂
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Salud you you and Len for good Health and Happiness in 2021 ! Stay safe,
Warm regards,
Gustavo and Hilary
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And the same to you two🥂!
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Thank you Judy.
The Drake Hotel brings back memories, when Albert was practicing to drive,we used to stop there for the afternoon Tea on Lakeshore Drive. There was when I first tasted mayo on a tea sandwich they served us. I don’t know if I would like tto o live to be a 100, but Tanks anyway Sent from my
HAPPY NEW YEAR and all the best to you and yours.
Love, Magda
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Magda, I love all the memories you are sharing! And yes, if anyone can make it to 100, it’s you! Hugs to you and your family and best of health in 2021!🥂
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A perfect toast for all of us! I shall get you to teach me to pronounce it properly when we meet in October and will use it for all occasions. After all, if the whole world last night was singing an old Scottish song that no one understands, we should be able to spread your wonderful toast!
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Absolutely, and in exchange you can tell me what that ol Scottish song finally means!! 🥂
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Many thanks, Judy and love and blessings to you and Len as we move ahead! So happy you’re enjoying your condo so! Chicago is a beautiful, historic city and the waterfront is spectacular in so many ways! Just to show you, this is our family in Chicago for out 55th! We took them there for the weekend! 3 childhood, 5 grandchildren….our daughters both sides of me, our son at the back, 3 in from the right. Spouses are on back right, 1-4 omitting our son. Grandkids speak for themselves – 3 girls in front, grandson then Zoe, grandaughter behind him. Such a fun time! Cent ’Anni a voi!
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What a wonderful view of our amazing city. Wishing you and your family a very special new year! 💖
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Thanks and the very best to you and yours!🥂
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Sorry to play “I can top that” but Jews say “I wish you 120 years”. Leonardo
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Hmmm.. Thanks and big hugs!
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Happy New Year Judy! I hope 2021 takes you to your beloved Italy once again. Love, Sandy
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Thanks, Sandy, we hope so too. In fact, we’re optimistic for a fall trip! Hope you and Larry are well! xo Judy
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As usual– informative and interesting Thank you
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Happy New Year!
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