Introducing Marcello Bernabeo: A Slam- Dunk of Italian Canadian Inspiration and Charm
Get ready to meet Marcello, a towering force on the basketball court with an infectious smile and a heart as vast as the courts he dominates.
Witnessing Joy and Sorrow: Reflections from the Villages of Senegal
It is August 2016, and we are in the taxi of Pape, our guide, to reach the villages during our humanitarian mission in Senegal, one of the projects of the Help Senza Confini non-profit association. When I asked about the origin of the name of this African state, he told me that the probable origin […]
Celebrating Canada Day: Reflecting on Growth and Transformation
Being back in Canada sparked an observation of what was a new reality for me, producing ongoing questions and broadening my perspective. Having spent half my life in Italy and knowing it beyond clichés, I couldn’t help but ponder on what areas of my life had altered dramatically since moving to Toronto. Growing up in […]
Diary of an Informal Caregiver: From Family Business to Family Care
October 15, 2018 Until last year, I worked with a team of colleagues to facilitate the management of Family Businesses, harmonizing, and aligning the business and family visions, creating leadership, and fostering the growth of Human Resources in the company. Then I felt compelled to return to Abruzzo, to be closer to my family. It […]
32 Seconds, A Phone Call and Two Text Messages
It is April 28, 2009. I am driving my car alone, with my parents’ car in front of me. My father is driving, with my mother and my 94-year-old aunt. We are heading back home to Abruzzo after getting the green light from the civil protection agency. After the terrible earthquake of the night of […]
