Category Archives: English

“The Nest”

Posted on March 23, 2017 by babbityjean

I saw an Italian film in January 2017 at the Santa Barbara Film Festival called “Il Nido” (the Nest).  The film is set in a small town called Bucco, perhaps near the Swiss-Italian border.  I think it is a fictional … Continue reading →

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Why are so many Italian Masterpieces found outside of Italy today?

Posted on March 16, 2017 by babbityjean

In museums and private collections around the world, there are thousands and thousands of Italian paintings, sculptures, tapestries and other works of art that have left the shores of Italy over the centuries through means both legal and not so … Continue reading →

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Driving in Tuscany

Posted on March 9, 2017 by babbityjean

In general, Americans think that Italians are crazy drivers.  Perhaps it’s a stereotype about Italy.  But I remember that when I was in Naples, it seemed that those at the wheel rarely respected the street lights, considered other street signs … Continue reading →

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