First fire of the season.

Taco night at the Casa Giudice.

Pork tenderloins off the grill with Rub ala Eugene

I was full of energy today and got a lot done but I still needed to refuel and what better place to refuel than the Edgebrook Coffee Shop. I had a great meal and was able to soak up the wisdom of Sean Nixon, Jazmine, Corey, and Zac.

Stop by and you will have the same experience.

Today is Flag Day

Here is something I wrote on Flag Day in 2021
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Today, we remember and honor with great respect the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who stormed AH's vaunted Festung Europa, which led to the downfall of a tyrannical, murderous, and genocidal regime.

Blessent mon cœur
D'une langueur
Monotone.

Les sanglots longs
Des violons
De l'automne

Last week, I was honored by the IA Literati - Italian Cultural Center Chicago to speak about my book "A Librarian's Sojourn: Messages of Hope and Inspiration.

Here is the link to that talk.
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I had a lot to do today, so I started with a great breakfast at Edgebrook Coffee Shop. I had the pleasure of the company of Zac, Corey, Yazmine and Sean. Please stop by sometime this weekend to enjoy the culinary wizardry and fellowship of the coffeeshop.

On this 80th anniversary of VE Day, we remember and honor the effort and sacrifice of those who brought about this great victory.

These are the medals of my grandfather and father-in-law who saw service in World War II.

First steak of the season at the Giudice Grille.

Thanks to Townsend Cattle and Meats for a great steak.

Easter Sunday at the Casa Giudice.

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Join me and other authors on May 17 at Casa Italia Chicago and the Casa Italia Library for some great book talks.

I am honored to be asked to join this year's program.

Honored and grateful to be recognized as an Exemplary Business Service Professional as part of Dentons’ WomenLEAD Excellence Awards. Supporting and uplifting my colleagues, especially the incredible women I work alongside every day, is a privilege.
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