![]() Grateful Memories: A Memorial To My Mom Sarah Curci They found him in silent screen star Rudolph Valentino who, a decade earlier, was among the influx of poor Europeans who came to America. In an era of fast cars, flappers and bathtub gin, a restless and liberated generation searched for a hero. Grandpa Pouted as Grandma Swooned for Valentino ![]() Long before I began nurturing my own backyard herb garden, I spent my summers watching my Nonna Isolina passionately cultivate her productive garden of carrots, zucchini, string beans, peppers, tomatoes, Swiss chard, rosemary, garlic, escarole, onions, parsley and arugula. She made compost from her kitchen scraps and garden debris her garden bug repellent from stale beer. And yet, she never used a commercial compost, fertilizer or bug repellent. ![]() Grandma's prolific vegetables were legend among family and friends, they grew to large and unusual sizes. If only for a few minutes, in a darkened theatre, Capra's films inspired irrepressible optimism in American audiences and when they left the theater, they left feeling better about themselves and the future of their world. Today's experts are finding out what my parents and grandparents already knew about sharing mealtime, that making family meals a priority is more than worth the nourishment it brings to the body and soul, but it also sharpens our mental faculties as well.įrank Capra's Wonderful Film Gave America Hope When We Needed it Mostĭuring the dark decade of the 1930s, Frank Capra's films brought light where there was darkness and hope where there was despair to a nation in desperate need of an uplifting message. Research reveals that students who dine at home with their family make higher test scores. You couldn't throw a stone this time of year without it landing near a vacant lot that had been converted for the holidays into a forest of freshly cut pines, green trees in all sizes, shapes and heights, sold in a variety of prices from 50 cents to 75 cents a foot. Today, most folks just pick up a tree at the local pharmacy, department or grocery store. The one change I've noticed most this year is the scarcity of Christmas tree lots. When is it okay, in today's socially enlightened world, to laugh at someone's ethnic background? The answer is, of course, never! There was a time, however, when a generation of people of ethnic backgrounds laughed the loudest at ethnic humor.įamily Traditions Burn Brightly With The Lighting of the Christmas TreeĪs a senior citizen who is a lifelong resident of my hometown community of Willow Glen, I've seen a lot of changes over the years. Part one looks at "Post War America", part 2 is titled "A New Image Emerges" and it concludes with part 3 "A Darker Stereotype & Hope For The Future". ![]() This three part article looks at how the Italian American image has been portrayed in the movie industry. Not only is it filled with family traditions it also plays an important role in healthy living. There is a lot that can be learned from having a glass of wine. Writing extensively on the subject of love and selfless giving, Leo was known worldwide as the Doctor of Love. Among them: Living, Loving, and Learning, Loving Each Other, Love, Bus 9 to Paradise and his 15th and last bestseller, The Love Cookbook. "The Hug Doctor"/ not one of his favorite titles.) The world-renowned writer, lecturer and former columnist for the New York Times sold nearly 11 million copies of his popular books during his career. But, before there was the written word body gestures were used as a means of communications.Īnyone who enjoys reading a good book or watching public television is acquainted with the words of human-relations author Leo Felice Buscaglia (a.k.a. The written word is a powerful form of communication, and when put to use it has the capability to connect generations, enhance history, and store and create vital feelings. Every year I think back to that fateful day when my Grandpa made me a Halloween costume that outshined all of my friends.īody Gestures: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Baking the pies and handing out trick-or-treat candies to the neighborhood kids is something the grown-up me has learned to do. This Halloween, as my family lights the candles in our freshly carved jack-o'-lanterns, I'll be in the kitchen putting the finishing touches on my pumpkin pies. The Best Things Aren't Always the Finest Ones Its purpose is to help preserve our Italian culture by sharing with you my family stories and memories. "Italian Memories" is a column written by Cookie Curci. Weekly column dedicated to today's Italy. Authentic Italian recipes for you to enjoy.Įnjoy photos of Italy, wine making & more.
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