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Songs of Life in Ciociaria: an Artisan at his crossroad

: Tulloch; Category: Music; 16 January 2017; LAZIO • FROSINONE • Anagni

One Squeeze Too Many? Is this a last plaintive note from the Harmonica player in Ciociaria? The banks may survive while the traditions die. What is...

A Century of Polar Bears: amazing sculptures in Whistler.

: Claudia Bettiol; Category: Special Places; 16 January 2017

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Jon Fathom, the master stone carver and artist, who we found at his town studio in Whistler, British Columbia - Canada, has a passion to create...

MoMA in NY: it’s worth the trip!

: Tulloch; Category: Special Places; 16 January 2017

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The Museum of Modern Art, MoMA, in central Manhattan sometimes has been criticized for being too Eurocentric. I think that we can forgive them for...

Benny Hill and Angels boobs and butts

: Tulloch; Category: Thoughts in Universe; 10 November 2016

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As a percentage of the world’s population, there are not many of us who have been fortunate enough to be brought up on a diet of British comedy from...

George Burns in his own words

: Tulloch; Category: Thoughts in Universe; 10 November 2016

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It is 20th January, over 120 years since Nathan Birnbaum was born. Since Jewish boys must become composers or violinists, Nathan (Nattie to his mum)...

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Which witch is the Befana Witch?

: Tulloch; Category: Thoughts in Universe; 10 November 2016

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What is it that attracts mothers in Italy to the spirit of the Christmas witch, the Befana witch? Why is it that so many mothers wrap themselves in...