Category Archives: Santa Barbara

La Vespa

Posted on October 23, 2014 by babbityjean

In a country known for its beautiful car, clothing, and high-tech designs, the Vespa (Italian for “wasp”) remains one of the most iconic around the world.   It is an enduring symbol of Italy’s post-war inventiveness. Its brightly painted, slim-waisted silhouette … Continue reading →

Posted in Differenze culturali, Film, Foto, Italiano, Santa Barbara, Storia, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

“Tulipano” e Walter de Hoog

Posted on October 16, 2014 by babbityjean

I belong to a book group that the 2 Marys started—my sister Mary Smith and Mary Heebner, the artist I featured in a former post.  I was a little leery of joining the book group not wanting to have more … Continue reading →

Posted in Italia, Italiano, Santa Barbara, Storia | 4 Comments

Una storia che fa bene al cuore grazie a Facebook

Posted on October 9, 2014 by babbityjean

Two beautiful cats, two similar stories…. Ho letto un articolo nel Corriere della Sera almeno un anno fa circa un bel gatto che si chiamava “Ciro.” Il gatto nero e bianco abitava a Monza, città nella Regione della Lombardia, situata … Continue reading →

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