Not in Italy

Yesterday, in the company of three Italians, and women at that, I made a little discovery concerning something which is not in Italy.What I discovered was that something I grew up with in England is hardly known here in Italy.  This surprised me, as the item to which I am referring inhabited … [Read more...]

Berlusconi the Wizard 2

Last week I wrote a post entitled Berlusconi the Wizard about a lovely little cartoon of Berlusconi tackling the Naples rubbish problem in is own inimitable way. Well, I've found said cartoon, which appeared in the Italian daily Corriere della Sera.It can be seen here on PressDisplay.com - if the … [Read more...]

Italy’s Next Pope? Not.

Berlusco for Pope!

I've no idea who created this photo-montage, or where it came from, but knowing Italy as I do, I found the unholy combination, highly amusing.Oddly enough, I found this charming photograph of Silvio Berlusconi in fancy dress gazing out at me from a computer screen at the business school.I … [Read more...]

I’m a Lime – What Tree Are You?

Not happy with your star sign? Don't like the meaning of your Christian name? Feeling a bit wooden?Then maybe you'd like to know what tree you are! And, by now I'm sure you are pining to know. Groan.If so, go to the About:Holisitc Healing site to find out! And let me know if you like, especially … [Read more...]

Mafia Death Threats from Around the World. Number 1.

Welsh vegetable grower's mafia.Typical death threat:A split leek on your doorstep. … [Read more...]