Category Archives: English

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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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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The Cookie Wars

Posted on March 19, 2020 by babbityjean

They are the two superpower Italian food companies:  Ferrero and Barilla.  Both share long histories with the reins of the business passed down to family members for generations.  Both have expanded and acquired many other businesses along the way.  Both … Continue reading →

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