Category Archives: Family

Grandma’s Story, Silk Throwing in Calabria

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Monica Spigelman

My story appeared in Taproot Magazine, Issue 8, Reclaim. I am so grateful to this publication — a magazine and community that have warmed my spirit. The writing process was influential in helping me explore my roots in the province … Continue reading →

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Random Writing, 2008, True Today

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Monica Spigelman

“Take your needle, my child, and work at your pattern — it will come out a rose by and by. Life is like that . . . one stitch at a time, taken patiently.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes Oh, how … Continue reading →

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Finding our own way, connecting our heritage

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Monica Spigelman

Reading opens so many doors, yes? Letters tell family stories; books reflect cultural experiences that hit home. These days I search for writings that open doors into my Italian heritage and mysterious family roots. My childhood, although rich with gatherings … Continue reading →

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Remembering Jessica the Fabulous

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Monica Spigelman

(I re-post this every year. Jessica died June 24, 2005. Miss you, Jess!) Fred called tonight to remind us that it was Jessica’s birthday. Would she have been 36 today? I can’t remember. All I can remember is that a … Continue reading →

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