Blogging A-Z April Challenge 2020

Journal On! Daily Writers’ Workshop

I’m doing this, Everyone. I will be offering this online workshop to teachers, parents, and caregivers as a resource for their children during the COVID-19 crisis. Schools are closed, and it is not for just a day or two of snow play. COVID-19 has isolated all of us from our friends, routines, and comfortable habits.… Continue reading Journal On! Daily Writers’ Workshop

Back in the Day Stories

Sweet William

Many Italian-American families, like mine, christened first born sons the paternal grandfather's name. Second born sons were given the maternal grandfather's name, and the third sons wore their father's name. Daughters' names similarly honored the matriarchal line. Families were littered with Vitos, Paulos, Marias, and Christinas.  It was a mystery, then, that my dad's father,… Continue reading Sweet William