Traditions are hard to change, and even harder to let go of. The Italian kid in me has often been resistant to altering the way things are done. It’s tradition, my mind says, and I dig in my heels. It’s easy to equate change with loss. Up until about 10 years ago, we waited until after …
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“The New Neighborhood”: Going back home, wherever you can find it
In the series, “The Italian Americans,” written and directed by John Maggio, The Italian American Podcast’s guest for Episode 24, there is a scene where author Pete Hamill, discussing the incredible importance of community and la famiglia among Italian Americans, talks about young men he knew in the …
How to make learning Italian fun through song
The following is an excerpt from my book Forty Days in Italy con La Mia Famiglia. I plan to write this book over the next few months by releasing excerpts here on our website and getting feedback from The Italian American Podcast listeners and supporters. So please leave your comments below this …