Papa ❤️

I interviewed my grandfather to find out more about life in Italy back in the 50s.

Interview With Nonno

We had a talk about his childhood, family, and his time in the military.

My Interview With My Grandmother

Joe Picone sits down to interview his grandmother Maria Lacroce about her life. She was born in Italy, immigrated to the USA in 1954 and spent her childhood in South Philadelphia.

Thanksgiving listen

Father talks about his life growing up in Italy vs. the life of kids now in America

Robert Hellenga and Joseph Lennon. Hellenga, a novelist, was Lennon's English professor in the 1980s.

Robert Hellenga (78) talks with Joseph Lennon (51) about their friendship of 34 years. Hellenga taught Lennon from 1986-1990, and was his mentor. They talked about literature, pens, music, Italian food, and Knox College. Hellenga is in hospice with neuroendocrine...