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Thomas Becket and today

Posted on January 17, 2019 by babbityjean

“Will no one rid me of this turbulent (or, meddlesome) priest?” This is one of the most famous quotations that has come down to us through oral tradition.  Today it is often adapted in modern political life and strife.  Although apocryphal, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arte, English, Film, Foto, Italia, Libri, Politica, Roma, Storia, Uncategorized, Vaticano | 4 Comments

Starbucks: Cerchio completo

Posted on January 11, 2019 by babbityjean

Sulla targa commemorativa sulla parete si trova un omaggio a Milano: “La città che ha ispirato i nostri sogni.  Ogni caffè che abbiamo mai servito ci ha portato qui”. Si riferisce ad una visita del 1983 di Howard D. Schultz, … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Cucina italiana, Differenze culturali, Foto, il Caffé, Italia, Italiano, La Moda, Milano | Leave a comment

Starbucks: Full Circle

Posted on January 11, 2019 by babbityjean

On a plaque on the wall is an homage to Milan: “The city that inspired our dreams.  Every coffee that we have ever served brought us here.” It refers to a 1983 visit by Howard D. Schultz, Starbucks’ chairman emeritus, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Cucina italiana, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, il Caffé, La Moda, Milano | 2 Comments