Category Archives: Toscana

Iris Origo’s Diaries

Posted on March 5, 2020 by babbityjean

It is said that the best diaries of the second world war were written by women.  They sensed that they were living through a crucial time in history, and they felt the duty to record it.  In fact, War in … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Comunità ebrea, English, Firenze, Foto, Italia, La Gente, Libri, Politica, Storia, Toscana | 1 Comment

An Italian by the name of Kobe

Posted on February 27, 2020 by babbityjean

Soccer, yes, but basketball?  One rarely associates this sport with the country of Italy.  It was in Italy, however, that Kobe Bryant first learned his skills, practiced incessantly, and dreamed of becoming an NBA player.  In 1984, Kobe’s father, Joe … Continue reading →

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Toccare il bronzo

Posted on February 13, 2020 by babbityjean

Recentemente, ho scritto sul Charging Bull, una statua in bronzo di Arturo Di Modica collocata vicino alla Borsa di New York.  I viaggiatori della Grande Mela non solo posano con il toro, ma ne accarezzano il naso, le corna ed … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Animali, Architecture, Arte, Firenze, Foto, Italia, Italiano, Milano, Piemonte, Storia, Toscana | 2 Comments