Category Archives: English

Fake News in Italy: Part I

Posted on January 4, 2018 by babbityjean

Recent examples from Italy: Pictures on websites that falsely captioned a government minister’s appearance at a funeral of Salvatore ‘Totò’ Riina, the notorious Mafia boss, who died recently. The websites support the Five Star Movement, a web-savvy anti-establishment party. A … Continue reading →

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My New (Italian) Coffee Maker

Posted on December 28, 2017 by babbityjean

After more than 15 years of faithful service, my coffee machine gave up the ghost.  Made in Switzerland, the Jura Impressa C5, which had been a present from my sister, produced cup after cup of hot coffee, both tall and … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, California, Cucina italiana, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, Milano, Santa Barbara | 3 Comments

The Pet Detectives

Posted on December 22, 2017 by babbityjean

If you have ever lost your best (four-legged) friend, you know how heart-breaking it is.  You call incessantly for your friend, you paper the neighborhood with fliers, you check out local shelters, and you leave favorite treats on the doorstep.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Animali, California, English, Foto, Italia, Piemonte | 1 Comment