Monthly Archive: February 2010

Enron and Artichokes

I have, unsurprisingly, not much of a head for business. When John talks about subprime mortgages, TALF, TARPS and what not, I try hard to...

carciofini and cani

I have to tell you how silly we are, what silly things we buy when in a foreign land, to haul home in overstuffed suitcases:...

Carnevale

Languages, languages. Is there anything more satisfying than arriving in a foreign land, hearing familiar but strange words flowing all around, and reaching into your...