A NOTE TO MY DEAR READERS, I was thinking of a way to show my appreciation for all the support and encouragement you have shown me by reading my books and articles; writing great reviews about my work; and showing such enthusiasm for my presentations and events. THEN IT DAWNED ON ME how I could …
Over a decade ago I was contacted by a PR firm, who asked me to prepare content for a major pasta company. Apparently, this company was aware of my work highlighting Italian cultural traditions and lifestyle; and countering negative cultural stereotypes. The company wanted to pick my brain for ideas on the best way to market and promote …
My Dear Friends, Followers, Readers and Former Students, I write this with great affection to thank those of you who have supported my work throughout the years and have valued my existence in the world. I appreciate you more than words can say.As 2024 comes to an end, we tend to reflect on the ups …
The other day, I was out walking my dog when a memory from long ago resurfaced. It was as if the universe was sending me an important reminder; like two hands being placed on my shoulders. When I started grade school, I was one of the two tallest students in the lower grades, and thus …
Up until recently, when he relocated to another state, we had a letter carrier whom I will call “Mike”. Mike was no ordinary postal worker. Yes, he was good at his job—we never had to worry about our mail being delivered to someone else’s house, or finding mail on the sidewalk somewhere having out of a letter …
When entertainment media wants to portray an exaggerated stereotype or caricature, one of the first tools it uses is vocal manipulation. The Italian (or Italian-American), for instance is often portrayed with an exaggerated broken English or dummied down speech. Witches are portrayed with a nasal, squeaky voice or laugh. And then of course in the …
As I walked down the corridor of a large hospital, a young gentleman limped towards me and asked if I knew how to get back to the exit that led to the parking lot where his car was parked. “Sure, let me walk you there,” I said turning around to walk with him. He looked at …
Okay I admit it: Yes, I purchased an entire season of The Jack LaLanne Show from the 1950’s on DVD. I loved him then and I love him now. Jack was a pioneer of fitness with an over-the-top enthusiasm, and a charisma that catapults me from my easy chair right into a set of crazy jumping jacks …
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