I started a new blog. Yes, I now write two blogs (well, actually this blog is more for podcasts, but I digress).
I started studying Italian as a second language approximately 5 years ago. With the help of my Italian tutor I have been writing a few short essays in Italian every week and am learning a lot about Italian written grammar. The new blog will include these essays.
You can see what I have written thus far here. Of course, you’ll need to know Italian to understand it: but, that’s your problem isn’t it? 
Bravissimo Joe!
Keep up the good work, you’re getting amazing at writing essays - soon I will have to start writing myself, so that you don’t pass me! >_<
Vado a leggere il blog in italiano! ^__^
Grazie tante, Camilla! Your help is invaluable: I am so happy that you have me do the essays to help me with the language!