Between Columbus and Cuomo
With the sad announcement of the death of Mario Cuomo on the same day of the inauguration of his son Andrew for the second time as Governor of New York State, people, like myself are rushing to comment on his legacy. I have heard and read many ranging from the insulting to the fawning. Like all great people, he and his many lives were complex and require much more time to appreciate. Therefore I offer here a piece of what I wrote in 1992 decorated with some current and sincere reflections.
January 2, 2015
Between Columbus and Cuomo
With the sad announcement of the death of Mario Cuomo on the same day of the inauguration of his son Andrew for the second time as Governor of New York State, people, like myself are rushing to comment on his legacy. I have heard and read many ranging from the insulting to the fawning. Like all great people, he and his many lives were complex and require much more time to appreciate. Therefore I offer here a piece of what I wrote in 1992 decorated with some current and sincere reflections.
Mario Cuomo: 1932-2015. Some Personal Reflections
"He was, surely, an inclusive liberal, believing in the freedom of the individual as well as the government’s guarantees of individual rights and liberties: a form of government, namely, that was free of prejudice and bigotry, and that allowed freedom of action with specific regard to issues of personal expression and beliefs."
Mario Cuomo, New York Governor and Liberal Beacon, Dies at 82
Mario M. Cuomo, the three-term governor of New York who commanded the attention of the country with a compelling public presence, a forceful defense of liberalism and his exhaustive ruminations about whether to run for president, died at home in Manhattan on Thursday, according to a family friend. He was 82.
iawa-West presents Maria Lisella and Frank Messina on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the Cornelia St. Cafe
The Italian American Writers Association (iawa) authors Maria Lisella and poet and performance artist, Frank Messina on Saturday, January 17 at Cornelia St. Café, 29 Cornelia St. in New York City’s Greenwich Village, www.corneliastreetcafe.com; or 212-989-9319. The reading takes place from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. and kicks off with Open Mic readings of five minutes followed by the featured writers.
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Messaggio di fine anno del Presidente della Repubblica, Giorgio Napolitano
Il messaggio augurale di fine d'anno che ormai dal 2006 rivolgo a tutti gli italiani, presenterà questa volta qualche tratto speciale e un po' diverso rispetto al passato. Innanzitutto perché le mie riflessioni avranno per destinatario anche chi presto mi succederà nelle funzioni di Presidente della Repubblica". Così il Capo dello Stato nel tradizionale messaggio di fine anno agli italiani. "Funzioni che sto per lasciare, - ha continuato il Presidente Napolitano - rassegnando le dimissioni: ipotesi che la Costituzione prevede espressamente".
Giorgio Napolitano Speaks to the Nation
In April of 2013 President Giorgio Napolitano had reluctantly agreed to re-election after warring politicians failed to agree upon a successor. Now 89, he told Italians in his ninth and final traditional New Year’s Eve address, “I believe I am no longer able to carry out my responsibilities. It is time to return to constitutional regularity. I did my best.” At this first formal confirmation of his forthcoming resignation, listeners were deeply moved, but also, judging from talk shows and tweets, surprisingly self-analytical.
In the 'State of an Italian Auspicius Mind"... For the Coming Year...
What could be better than celebrating the end of the old year and the start of the new year (in Italian il Capodanno) in an auspicious way?
Of course food plays an important role. Lentils are always present in the traditional Italian Cenone di Capodanno... but let's see what's bring you good luck in the coming year
“New Year – New life!” Think Well Before You Act!
Tips on how to invite money and fortune, on how to keep the evil spirits at bay and welcome the good, ones, what to wear, what to eat and do. Italians respect traditions not only because they work but also because they are cost effective.
Napoli. Un brindisi alla mia città
Invito ad un brindisi collettivo per Napoli. Ad una città che permetta di sognare. Il sogno si lega alla speranza, ma la speranza non è materia onirica, non fa dormire chi vuole ribellarsi ai prepotenti, è costruzione titanica di vita, efficace motore di visione, è spazio nel presente per ridisegnare futuro, è desiderio di un domani che vuole destini condivisi.
Happy New Year with Rosanna's Lentils Recipe
In Italy, eating lentils on New Year's Eve traditionally symbolizes the hope for a prosperous new year. So are you ready to cook with Rosanna?
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