Tagged: Sicily

A Letter from Sicily: The Magical Island and the Gift of Language

Before the devastating pandemic, my wife, Rosetta and I usually found ourselves in Sicily during the 4th of July holiday.  It just was the way our journey occurred.  In the past, I often would take the July 4th holiday opportunity to reflect on the Sicilian people, the island, its food and culture.  This year, fortunately, we have returned to Sicily for another adventure.  It is...

Episode 45 — Sicily: An Inspiration — Interview of Rosetta Sciacca

In a special podcast episode, I take time out from the legal and compliance world to discuss the wonderful island of Sicily, Italy.  To explain and provide an introduction to Sicily, and in particular the western region, I interview my wife, Rosetta Sciacca, about Sicily, its people, its culture and its cuisine. Happy Fourth of July!!!

La Bella Vita in Sicilia

In the immortal words of Goethe, “To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything.” In my experience, I would add to have experienced Sicily is to understand one’s own heart and soul. On this Fourth of July holiday, it is helpful to focus on gratitude and thankfulness. In these turbulent...

Happy 4th of July (from Sicily)

Happy 4th of July to Everyone!  We live in a great country.  It is important to express our gratitude for the amazing opportunities we share with our family, our community and our country. This year, my wife and I are in Sicily, enjoying my wife’s heritage and our family.  We may not be in the United States today, but we embrace the values we carry...