There may not be a future Ken Burns to chronicle the past 15+ months especially from the viewpoints of students who endured months of online learning or missed traditional school events. From kindergarten to high school to college let others […]
We are all older and hopefully a bit wiser than we were in our youth. When we were young, having a conversation with the grandparents was not a priority, even with the language barrier! We were more interested in knowing […]
Thanks to Bernie for sharing the News: Dick and Marie are married 51 years on August 29. Dommie and Martha are married 54 years on September 16. Tom and Cheryl are married 49 years on July 27. Margie and I […]
My favorite Easter memory is NOT the candy or chocolate bunnies (eat the ears first?)…it’s my mother’s Easter bread. This is NOT the Tomasso version but the Croce recipe with lots of eggs, lemons, sprinkles and, of course, a hard-boiled […]
With the news of the passing of Rocco Mastrella (see Obituaries page under Documents and check the Rochester page under Photos) brought memories and smells to my day. Of course, the food (gnocchis-still my fave) I remember Friday fish frys […]
Born November 30, 2020 8lbs 20 inches to Andrea and Steve Sevene and big brother Cole. Congrats to grandparents Teresa and Lou Desisti!
Mine would have to be going to grandma’s house on Sundays after church and the incredible smells in the kitchen of sauce cooking, some local radio station playing only Italian music, the chatter and Aunt Antoinette always pinching my face […]
The artificial white tree with the rotating color wheel. Those Lifesavers’ candy boxes with $5 inside-at least until you were 18.