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Monte Cassino: the battle at a monastery
Thank you, Frank, for your explanation. Thank you for your note on the word trooper as well. Speaking of which, you mentioned how your father didn't want to remember the war. Same with one of my grandfathers, who was old enough to fight in WWII. ...
Mira, on 06/04/2019
Monte Cassino: the battle at a monastery
I am in full agreement with you about the importance of the EU and the wrongness of Brexit. I have written before that Brexit is a right wing attempt to get rid of the workers' rights promoted by the EU. Right wingers have misled the element in ...
frankbeswick, on 06/04/2019
Monte Cassino: the battle at a monastery
This is a very moving piece! Europe has gone through so much through the centuries, which is all the more reason to celebrate the European Union today. It's a large body and the challenges are many, but it has accomplished so much since its ...
Mira, on 06/04/2019
Monte Cassino: the battle at a monastery
Andrew [my son] told me that it was the anniversary, and so in memory of Dad and all who were present at the battle I knew that something had to be written. I have reported all that he said about the battle and so have no more to tell.
You ...
frankbeswick, on 06/03/2019
Monte Cassino: the battle at a monastery
Ouch, ouch ouch ….. as soon as I saw the words Monte Cassino in the list of new titles my mind went to my / our Dad. I didn't know you'd written it at first.
I read this whilst feeling his pain but I am glad that in putting it on Wizzley, his ...
Veronica, on 06/03/2019
Nissan LEAF®: Confidential Sound Inside Minus Noise Pollution Outside
We too often forget the importance of silence (or just not too much noise) for our health. Electric cars are a big step further in this area. i just wish the production of electricity would be cleaner.
Tolovaj, on 06/03/2019
Monte Cassino: the battle at a monastery
Cultural artefacts were returned to their owners.
I do not know the fate of the rubble.
frankbeswick, on 06/01/2019
Monte Cassino: the battle at a monastery
frankbeswick, Thank you for your experiences and your father's reminiscences as well as the back- and front-stories and product lines. Are the cultural artifacts still at the Vatican? What happened to the physical evidence of war, to the rubble? ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 06/01/2019
Who was Giambattista Basile?
Hi, DerdriuMarriner. It's very hard to find reliable data about the early days of Giambattista Basile. Documents, if any, are hard to find. The life of this family was studied by several historians but nobody, for instance, managed to find the ...
Tolovaj, on 05/31/2019
Who was Giambattista Basile?
Tolovaj, Thank you for the practical information and the product line. It's interesting that Giambattista Basile was born into a "middle-class family without substantial resources." Is there any indication as to how he, a brother, three sisters ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/30/2019
Backyard Boldness Party Event Planning Takes in Hardwired Rewilding
Tolovaj, Thank you for appreciating outdoor parties, particularly for children, who are such a delight to witness marveling over the wonder of the outdoor nightlights: fireflies, party decorations and stars.
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/30/2019
Backyard Boldness Party Event Planning Takes in Hardwired Rewilding
There are a lot of useful ideas for the time of outdoor parties which just started. I believe kids are especially fascinated with night blooming.
Tolovaj, on 05/25/2019
Underland: a Review
The precise age cannot be determined, but Chauvet Cave is old.The author chose caves with interesting art, so it seems..
Yes, I have read The First Signs and consider it a good book,though there are limitations in the strength of the case ...
frankbeswick, on 05/24/2019
Underland: a Review
frankbeswick, Thank you for the back- and front-stories and product lines. Did the author have certain criteria for visiting certain caves? What is the oldest cave that he explored?
In a different but related direction, have you read Genevieve ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/24/2019
Cool Gadgets for Geeks and Travelers Part 3, Great Gifts This Christmas
Yes, those are very useful. I think lights alone are a terrible waste of energy. There are so many street lights, for instance, which could be solar, or partly solar.
Mira, on 05/24/2019