Author Archives: babbityjean

Murder in the Monastery

Posted on February 4, 2016 by babbityjean

I think I deserve some sort of medal.  I actually read and finished Umberto Eco’s first novel, “The Name of the Rose.”  It was published for the first time in 1980 in Italian.  I read it in English.  I calculate … Continue reading →

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Alcune leggi sono diverse in Italia

Posted on January 28, 2016 by babbityjean

Ecco una lista breve di leggi divertenti, diverse, strane, o interessanti in Italia che, per quanto ne so, non abbiamo negli Stati Uniti.  Non conosco l’origine, i dettagli,  o le definizioni.  E non so se queste leggi sono applicate o … Continue reading →

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Some Laws are Different in Italy

Posted on January 28, 2016 by babbityjean

Here is a short list of funny, strange, or interesting laws in Italy that, for all I know, we do not have in the United States.  I don’t know the origin of these laws, nor the details or definitions.  And … Continue reading →

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