Tuna sauce

It is tradition in Italian Christian households to serve a feast of seven fishes on Christmas Eve. For my grandmother and grandfather, preparing a meal of that size for their three sons, their wives, and eight grandchildren would only lead to more chaos than usual in their small townhouse in Pittsburgh’s Little Italy. Continue reading

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Paying it back by paying it forward

Art and literature are two things I feel passionate about – so much so that I have worked in these fields my entire adult life. And throughout my life, I have received instruction, advice, and attention from mentors, teachers, and peers that helped guide me. Continue reading

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