Category Archives: New York

“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

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 →

Posted in English, Firenze, Foto, Italia, Libri, New York, Politica, Toscana, Vaticano | 2 Comments

La guerra delle statue

Posted on October 5, 2017 by babbityjean

Nel settembre 2017 la statua di bronzo di Junipero Serra è stata decapitata alla Missione in Santa Barbara.  Non è la prima volta in  California.  Qualche settimana prima, i monumenti di generali confederati sono stati distrutti negli stati del sud.  … Continue reading →

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