My terse little memoir. Available wherever books are sold. Born in Sicily, I came to the U.S. with my dad, mom, and two brothers in tow. I was seven. I’m a quick learner and have always had a tremendous affinity for words. These became my lifeline and provided immeasurable moments…

‘A Tale of Two Edits!’ or ‘The Color Embarrassed!’ Most recently, I published ‘Going to the Movies: A Stroke Survivor’s Story’; ‘Driving Miss Daisy.’ I, unfortunately, did not give it a third or fourth glance. I should have because, as I read it in its publication state, I realized, much…

Going To The Movies: A Stroke Survivor’s Story (part V) The Devil Wears Prada (Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci) Meets Weekend at Bernie’s (Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, Terry Kiser, Catherine Mary Stewart, Don Calfa, Catherine Parks) The second day, two physical therapists came in, unlike two of…

Going to the Movies: A Stroke Survivor’s Story-Part 4 The Wizard of Oz (Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton , Miss Gulch, Charley Grapewin , Pat Walshe) “I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore, Toto.” I’m not at home. I’m in Holy…

Going to the Movies: A Stroke Survivor’s Story-Part 3 How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Kelley, Jeffrey Tambor) “Santa, I promise I haven’t misbehaved; So Why a Stroke?” Seven years old and second grade, around Christmas time, is a time for excitement, anticipation, and, unless you’re living…

A Tribute to ALL the victims of the Robb Elementary School, Families, and Community! 19 Conversations While Walking to a Gate (ACArrigo) “My mommy made me pancakes for breakfast! I would rather have had a fruit bar. Maybe, I’ll ask. Tomorrow!” “My daddies made fried egg sandwiches for us for…