Category Archives: Foto

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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La gelateria Loggetta: Qualità artigianale a Mantova

Posted on April 5, 2018 by babbityjean

Agnese e Cesare Maganzani sono venuti di recente in California per il matrimonio di uno dei loro figli, Nicolò.  L’altro figlio Tommaso è un amico pianista di Jacopo Giacopuzzi, che ho spesso menzionato nei miei post.  L’intera famiglia è incantevole; … Continue reading →

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The Loggetta Gelateria:  Artiginal Quality in Mantua, Italy

Posted on April 5, 2018 by babbityjean

Agnese and Cesare Maganzani recently came to California for the wedding of one of their sons, Nicolò.  The other son Tommaso is a pianist friend of Jacopo Giacopuzzi, whom I have often mentioned in my posts.  The entire family is … Continue reading →

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