Italian Book Review: Achille piè veloce, by Stefano Benni
If you’re a long-time follower, you probably know that over the years, Stefano Benni has become one of my favourite…
Manifesto
No, that’s not an album title (well, it is, actually, but that’s not what is being referenced here). Historians have…
Cybernonna e i nuovi dei
Never more than now has technology’s role and function in our every-day lives become more clear. Working from home (in…
Language Learning in the Time of Coronavirus
It seems like a contradiction: learning a language in the era of social distancing. Any language instructor will tell you…
Coronavirus and Italians: Fact, Myth, FAQ
I must admit, I’m quite surprised that Italy has become the banner-nation for the Coronavirus (for better or for worse)…
Discriminazione sul lavoro
Razzismo, pregiudizio, inuguaglianza nelle istituzioni e nelle piccole imprese Workplace inequality, especially for migrant workers, women, and minorities, is real….
San Faustino – redux
You didn’t think we’d forget about San Faustino, the Singles’ holiday, did you? How could we? Studies have shown that…
San Valentino in famiglia!
Saint Valentine’s day is known for its celebration of the love between lovers. Of course a lover need not be…
“Fra la rivoluzione e la routine”
— Reflections on the Climate Crisis by David Gelles You all remember me ranting and raving about my ITAL 250…
Caccia al tesoro natalizia
My semester officially wrapped up today (minus lingering corrections — I promise I’ll get to you, final projects!). Kids being…