Becoming America's Stories, The Heart of Bakers and Artists

From St. Patrick’s Day to St. Joseph’s Day

Now that St. Patrick’s Day green is celebrated and the bagpipes exhausted, it is time to focus on St. Joseph Day, March 19th. St. Joseph’s Day is the patron saint of home, family, hard work and carpentry. The day honors Jesus’ foster father, Joseph. In Sicily, my ancestors' homeland, a bountiful table of bread, fruit… Continue reading From St. Patrick’s Day to St. Joseph’s Day

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

Tonight’s the Night!

Game On! Tonight is the night.  The Book Launch Trivia Party goes live at 7:00 pm. There are PRIZES! There are a few seats left, so now is your chance to come play a Fun Fact Trivia game. Reserve your place at the Party Table Enjoy‌ ‌❤️ ‌Like‌ ‌‌👍‌ ‌Share‌ ‌😊

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

Happy Thanksgiving

I am busy shopping, prepping, and cooking for the big day. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I am also working on making the Book Launch Trivia Party a success. We will be celebrating the three books in the Becoming America's Stories series, The Heart of Bakers and Artist, The Dreams of Singers and Sluggers, and… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving

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, 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