Category Archives: English

The Sword of Damocles

Posted on January 30, 2020 by babbityjean

La Repubblica recently called the Trump administration’s threat of tariffs on European wine producers “the sword of Damocles.”  According to the leggend, Damocles was an obsequious courtier to Dionysius II of Syracuse, a 4th-century BC tyrant of Sicily.  After Damocles … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, California, English, Foto, Italia, Politica, Sicilia, Vino | 1 Comment

Pasta with Clams

Posted on January 23, 2020 by babbityjean

From Venice to Materia and throughout Italy, rain, wind and sea storms have triggered incalculable damage recently.  Besides human lives, art masterpieces, and other treasures, shellfish have been damaged.  Thousands of beached lupins have washed up along the coasts around … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Cucina italiana, English, Foto, Italia, Italoamericani, Napoli, Storia | 2 Comments

The Bridge that Spans Centuries

Posted on January 16, 2020 by babbityjean

The Morandi Bridge in Genova collapsed in 2018, about 50 years after it was built.  Bridges, roads, and other infrastructure throughout Italy and the United States are in dire need of repair.  One bridge that was conceived more than 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Arte, English, Foto, Genova, Italia, Liguria, Storia, Toscana | 1 Comment