Becoming America's Stories, The Wishes of Sisters and Strangers, Weekend Coffee Share

Video Flavored Coffee Share

So, it's been a week. The elections were nail biters (I won't go into that can of worms). The book launch of The Wishes of Sisters and Strangers added to the anxiety. But, after some last minute changes and constant nagging, Lily and I are on our way. https://videopress.com/v/SZihxdrR?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true The book is available in Barnes… Continue reading Video Flavored Coffee Share

Becoming America's Stories, Weekend Coffee Share

Autumn Coffee Share

Good morning, Everyone. Fall has officially arrived on the south shore of Long Island. Cool temperatures, low humidity and autumn colors abound! Pour your brew. Let's catch up. If we were having coffee together, I would say that Matt and I sail the Bella Vela on the Great South Bay on these beautiful autumn days.… Continue reading Autumn Coffee Share

Becoming America's Stories, The Dreams of Singers and Sluggers, The Heart of Bakers and Artists, The Wishes of Sisters and Strangers

Friends of the Taglia Family

Becoming America's Stories Quick Clip Welcome to another episode of Becoming America's Stories Quick Clips. Meet the friends of the Taglia Family who began their American stories together. https://youtube.com/shorts/y-it1Vd0JeI Connie is Margaret’s long time best friend. They met on the ship that brought them from Sicily to America. As young children, they played, went to… Continue reading Friends of the Taglia Family

Becoming America's Stories, Weekend Coffee Share

Sunday in Florida

Good morning, Everyone. That's right, I am not home again. I am on the south east coast where damage from Hurricane Ian was thankfully minimal. It’s a balmy Sunday morning in Fort Pierce, Florida where I am with my cousins, Gloria and George, hunting for a pontoon boat. It’s a story I can tell fully… Continue reading Sunday in Florida

Becoming America's Stories, The Dreams of Singers and Sluggers, The Heart of Bakers and Artists, The Wishes of Sisters and Strangers

The Feast of San Gennaro

I am on the Italian American Museum walking tour August 2022 Today marks the first day of the Feast of San Gennaro in New York City. San Gennaro Day is officially September 19th. Italian American cities and towns of Naples and southern Italy descent celebrate their ancestry and pay homage to their patron saint with… Continue reading The Feast of San Gennaro