Thank you to John Fusco who put this together.   It’s from http://www.aspetto.com/   If you are an Italian American, get a few tissues.  The memories are very strong and heartwarming. The author grew up in an Italian neighborhood in the 40-50's, I can see how, in just the 10 years , (I few up in the 50-60's) things had changed “just a bit”.  We had many trucks come pass our block but I woke up to the smell of Italian Bread from Mona Lisa Bakery that permeated the neighborhood and my Italian grandparents and most of the family had moved to Bay Shore Long Island.   But I got to know my 2nd and 3rd and

Malala Yousafzai leaves Jon Stewart speechless An inspiration to all. We've all needed more Mother Teresa's in this world and people like her. Malala is just one example that the next generation is being served well.

You never have to do life or business alone -- not even if you're a member of the introvert family (like me and thousands of financial advisors )! I bet you recently saw the story of Diana Nyad, world record-holding long-distance swimmer. I was working in the city (Manhattan) when she swam 28 miles around the island in 1975. Since then, I've read about her tries and fails. Now, 38 frig'n years later, on her 5th attempt, at age 62, she swam 110 miles between Cuba and Florida. Amazing! Did you catch the 3 nuggets of advice Diana had for the world as she stood on the beach? "One is, we should never, ever give up.

Incomprehensable. Sad. And in the mist of all the pain there is humility and generosity.   Here is the Voice's tribute to the children and their families. http://youtu.be/B-SeKsVm7YE   Get involved in some way:  If you do good, you'll feel good': Ann Curry explains origins of #26Acts of Kindness http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/18/15999109-if-you-do-good-youll-feel-good-ann-curry-explains-origins-of-26acts-of-kindness?lite&gt1=43001    

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