Category Archives: Firenze

Bonfire of the Vanities

Posted on April 20, 2018 by babbityjean

“Bonfire of the Vanities” is a 1987 satirical novel by Tom Wolfe.  It is a drama about ambition, racism, social class, politics, and greed in New York City during the ‘80s.  The title is a reference to the historical bonfires … Continue reading →

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Cosa c’è nel menu per l’Ultima Cena?

Posted on March 22, 2018 by babbityjean

Se foste nel braccio della morte, cosa scegliereste per la vostra ultima cena? Aragosta, pizza o linguine all’aglio e olio?  Cosa c`era sul menù dell’Ultima Cena di Cristo?  Secondo gli storici, l’ultima cena si tenne in occasione della Pasqua ebraica … Continue reading →

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What’s on the menu for The Last Supper?

Posted on March 22, 2018 by babbityjean

If you were on death row, what would you choose for your last meal?  Lobster, pizza, linguine all’aglio e olio?  Let’s change to the Last Supper of Christ.  According to historians, the last supper was held on the occasion of … Continue reading →

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