Monthly Archives: September 2011

On the Last Rock Star

Posted on September 25, 2011 by hnbjr

On a hot August evening, the sun was setting over Barricata beach out on the Po Delta. The beach bar was deserted and the lifeguard-cum-barman started up his tractor and began to pick up the sunbeds. To do his work … Continue reading →

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Fashion Week Begins

Posted on September 23, 2011 by hnbjr

The fashion week party, or rather, pre-party drink like one of those early punk shows I went to when I was a boy: you feel you have total freedom to do whatever because everyone is doing anything. A man is … Continue reading →

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Why — or How — Italy Works, and Why No One Wants to Leave

Posted on September 13, 2011 by hnbjr

The motorist tries to run you over and you get into a yelling match on the street. The phone company is billing you for your old and new internet, although neither work. You’re getting laid off, you lose your private … Continue reading →

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