Does the title of this entry make sense? If so, please enlighten me. And perhaps the education authorities here in Milan, for it was they who entitled a section in their brochure promoting infant schools with these words. The title in Italian is "Inglese per bambini", which, thankfully … [Read more...]
Lord of War – a film
January 23, 2006 By Leave a Comment
It's been a long time since a film has genuinely frightened me, but I have to tell you, dear reader, that 'Lord of War' not only scared the wits out of me but left me wondering just why the whole human race deserves to exist: perhaps it's all little hard on the humanity to question … [Read more...]
The kids are…all getting fat?!
January 19, 2006 By Leave a Comment
It's true apparently. Italian children are going the same way as many other youngsters from rich and developed countries; that is they are putting on too many pounds. Is this a surprise? Well, no it isn't, not really. Just think about it for a moment. The telly and other media bombards … [Read more...]
My narcissistic son
January 19, 2006 By Leave a Comment
You think I'm joking right? Well, I'm not. Our little one simply adores eyeing himself up in the enormous mirror which adorns our broom cupboard door. Not only that, but this very morning he actually went into his day nursery without making any fuss; for the first time since he started … [Read more...]
Contrasts – a partially inaccurate observation
January 19, 2006 By Leave a Comment
I read yesterday that schools in Italy are so underfunded that they are having to ask parents to make donations. A curious situation in a country which seems to be expert at taxing anything and everything that can be taxable. Makes me wonder where all the cash is ending up.See CORRECTION … [Read more...]
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