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Saint Rosalia:  A Story within a Story

Posted on April 9, 2020 by babbityjean

Recently, art critic Jason Farago wrote a story in The New York Times entitled “The Saint Who Stopped an Epidemic Is on Lockdown at the Met.”  In it he tells of his lonely visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art … Continue reading →

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Il pesce d’aprile

Posted on April 1, 2020 by babbityjean

Un po’ di umorismo in questi tempi difficili Il pesce d’aprile è una tradizione seguito da diversi paesi nel mondo, ormai già da molti anni, in cui persone fanno scherzi ad altre persone.  Gli scherzi possono essere di varia natura, … Continue reading →

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April Fool’s Day

Posted on April 1, 2020 by babbityjean

April Fool’s Day is a tradition followed in many countries throughout the world.  Jokes or pranks are played on people, usually with good-natured intent.  The tradition has characteristics similar to holidays, such as Hilaria of ancient Rome, which are related … Continue reading →

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