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Joe DiMaggio: Many Sides to the American Dream

Posted on March 26, 2015 by babbityjean

Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?  A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.  What’s that you say, Mrs. Robinson?  Joltin’ Joe has left and gone away…hey, hey, hey… “Mrs. Robinson,” by Simon & Garfunkel, 1968 Born in California 100 … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Tre signori–e due signore–da Verona: Parte II

Posted on September 18, 2014 by babbityjean

Today’s post is written by one of the beautiful girls from Verona.  Ginevra Cheyenne Tognoli is only 20 years old, but she has many interests and dreams.  She wrote the following as a diary entry on the last night she … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Differenze culturali, Italia, Italiano, Santa Barbara, Uncategorized, Verona | 1 Comment