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Ti fregano anche da morto Posted by Serena on May 15, 2011
It never ceases to amaze me the variety of ways in which i furbi riescono a fregare la gente (cunning people manage to rip folk off). Here is a little story about a fregatura (scam) that I read in the newspaper Il Secolo XIX: Tangenti sui morti, tre arresti – Bribes for the dead, three…
Difesa dell’acqua pubblica e no al nucleare Posted by Serena on Mar 31, 2011
Here is an interesting topical article taken from the Italian newspaper ‘La Repubblica’. It reflects both the Italian public’s preoccupation with environmental issues, and their lack of faith in the ability of politicians to move beyond their internal disputes, power games, and ‘bunga bunga’ parties, and actually do something constructive! It is estimated that between…
Bastaaaaaaaaaaa NON NE POSSIAMO PIÙ!!!!!!!!! Posted by Serena on Jan 27, 2011
If you have followed my blog for a while you will be aware that I tend to avoid writing about Italian politics. La politica (politics) in Italy has long been dominated by scandal and corruption, but just lately, with the ‘Rubygate’ affair (I hope you’ve been following the news, if not, make a start here…
Pitone Sbuca dal Water Posted by Serena on Jul 16, 2010
A few days ago I wrote about my morning routine, and my need for una tazzina di caffè to bring me out of the world of dormiveglia. Imagine emerging from bed and stumbling into the bathroom for your morning ablutions only to see a python pop its head up out of the toilet, now that…
Polvere Vulcanica Posted by Serena on Apr 20, 2010
There’s something missing in the clear blue skies above our house today, what could it be? Sì, le scie degli aerei! (Yes, aircraft vapor trails!) Thanks to la polvere vulcanica (volcanic dust), and what now seems to have been an over reaction on behalf of the aviation authorities, we are temporarily able to enjoy i…