Category Archives: English

When Life Imitates Art: The Bow and the Kiss to the music of “The Godfather”

Posted on February 11, 2016 by babbityjean

In August of 2014, I wrote in my blog about the history of Saint Barbara, the name that graces our city, county, channel, Presidio and Mission, among other landmarks.  The history of Saint Barbara comes down to us through oral … Continue reading →

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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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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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