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
Category: 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
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
Inspirational Greats
I count myself fortunate to have known my great grandparents. Lots of people know their grandparents and find out little details about their parents growing up, but great grandparents hold deeper secrets and stories. Family multi-generation relationships provide richness to the family histories and foster compassion between family members. I was small when we would… Continue reading Inspirational Greats
eBook GiveAways
Enjoy ❤️. Like 👍. Share 😊. Work for Peace You have a voice Hope you are hungry. Becoming America’s Food Stories recalls the tales that have been told around my family’s dinner table. The histories explain the motivations over bowls of macaroni, antics play out while slurping soup, and laughter echoes throughout the dining room. Pull… Continue reading eBook GiveAways
