I've received so many e-mails in response to my articles about living in Rome that I’m writing a book, a travel memoir.  Think Under a Tuscan Sun with a cosmopolitan twist. The responses to my articles have come from people with diverse backgrounds:  §         a  retiring police officer from Las Vegas  §         a 44-year-old teacher from South Carolina  §         a 22-year-old college senior from Minnesota      §         a mother of six from New York                      §         a college student from Canada  §         an executive assistant from Australia Here are some of their comments:   “I would love to hear more about your adventures in Italy. It is my dream to move to Italy! It was absolutely the most wonderful place I have ever been. Did you write a book…” Amy M. “I just read your article….I absolutely loved it! I have to say that your words spoke to me – ahhhh…the adventure!” Michael K.  “I just finished reading your article…..Thank you for helping to sustain dreams. My wife and I are people who also have the dream of living in Italy. I have never emailed anyone to impose our questions on them, but I simply felt that you might be a person like us. Would you please read a little further and give us some honest feedback on our dream life in Italy.” Michael M. “…please just know that your article really made me worry just a little bit less and for today at least, has motivated me further to get the things done that I need to get done so I can get over there too! Grazie!” Dorina "I was very struck by your article. It seemed to sum [up] many of the feelings I have right now about living in a different country and how invigorating it is." Lauren S. "I read your article, and i think what u and your husband did is wonderful." Pablo H. "Can someone with very limited and I do mean limited Italian survive fairly well, although I'm a good traveler not sure that I'm ready for the madness that is the Eternal City." John M. "I read your article on transitionsabroad.com and it was very inspiring and helpful..." Shawn N. "I read your 2002 article about living in Rome with great interest and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed [it]…Many thanks again for sharing your thoughts and experiences." Dave T. "Your beautiful depiction of living in Rome prompts me to write. I want to work in Rome and I dream of living in Trastevere..." Trycia “I want to say that you and your husband were so brave to actually make such a huge decision regarding your life and job when moving to another country…” Lindsey M. “I am planning on moving to Italy in June…I came across your article in transitions abroad and decided you may be able to offer some useful tips.” Chere W. “i just wanted to let you know that your story is quite inspiring!!” Amy G. “I read your column online about moving to Italy, and I was extremely relieved that someone has already done what I am planning on doing.” Paul C. “It was so refreshing to read how you went and followed your dream. It was like I was reading exactly how my boyfriend and I feel.” Shani E. “I just stumbled on your article on living in Rome and I absolutely love it! I am seriously considering moving to Rome next year. And I was curious if you had any special pointers? Thanks very much again for writing a very encouraging and cute article!” Irene C. “I am writing to you because I want to visit Rome soon and have similar objectives as you and your husband….There’s no trust fund here either, just a few dollars in the bank…” Lindy M.