Category Archives: English

More Silicon, Less Cement

Posted on August 30, 2018 by babbityjean

According to some sources, Los Angeles is the most congested city in the world, followed by New York and Moscow.  Angelenos spend an average of 102 hours in traffic jams during peak hours, costing each driver $2,828 a year and … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, California, English, Foto, Italia, New York, Roma | 1 Comment

Giorgio Perlasca: An Italian Hero for Hungary

Posted on August 24, 2018 by babbityjean

Giorgio Perlasca was one of Europe’s great unsung heroes.  He saved thousands of Jews from the Nazi gas chambers through his bravery, cunning, charm, and persistence.  And he risked his own life at every turn in this story. Perlasca’s early … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Comunità ebrea, English, Foto, Italia, La Gente, Politica, Storia, Veneto | 4 Comments

“Pie in the Sky”

Posted on August 16, 2018 by babbityjean

An English language idiom, “pie in the sky” refers to a situation that is pleasant to imagine but that is unattainable or impractical.  It is also the slogan for a marketing campaign of the New York-based airline JetBlue. The idiom may … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, California, Cucina italiana, English, Formaggio, Foto, Italoamericani, New York, Santa Barbara | 1 Comment