Category Archives: Piemonte

A Brief History of Italian Surnames

Posted on January 25, 2018 by babbityjean

Today there are more than 300,000 traditional surnames in Italy not counting new ones introduced through immigration.  A precise calculation is impossible because over time some become extinct and others are formed—often from transcription errors in the registry offices.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Campania, English, Italia, La Gente, Piemonte, Puglia, Sicilia, Storia, Veneto | 1 Comment

I Pet Detective

Posted on December 22, 2017 by babbityjean

Se avete mai perso il vostro migliore amico a quattro zampe, sapete come sia straziante.  Chiamate senza sosta il vostro amico, tappezzate il quartiere con i volantini, controllate i rifugi locali, e lasciate il loro premio preferito sulla soglia.  Nell’era … Continue reading →

Posted in Animali, Foto, Italia, Italiano, Piemonte, Santa Barbara | 2 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