It’s June— and no doubt, you’ll start seeing random posts for Gay Pride celebrations, parties, parades and events, as well as the now ubiquitous rainbow symbol which has come to …
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A cancer diagnosis can be devastating. And to me, it was, indeed. But almost as fast as it hit me in the gut, I immediately spun it around and transformed …
Our government is shut down because President Trump wants Congress to give him $5 billion to build a wall (that he claims) will keep undocumented migrants from entering the country. …
December 12th was my 51st birthday. It was a day that I was receiving wonderful wishes of “χρόνια πολλά” (many years) με υγεία (with good health) from family and friends …
I don’t remember what year it was, but I was in Berkeley Hills Elementary School. I was taking part in a school play (yes, I was a drama queen from …
Years ago I earned the nickname “mykonosguy” from my close friends… I started visiting the island when I was 16 and have never stopped. (Read about my first experience here) …
There are hidden treasures around every corner in this amazing city. I was walking down 8th Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen and stumbled across Poseidon Bakery. The flaky filo in the …
Joann Pappas (Tzanakakis) of Pittsburgh, PA died peacefully in her home on June 29, 2018. She was 74 years old. Born in Hania on the island of Crete, in Greece, …
I visited Berlin last month on my way back from Greece. A European layover en route home is my new thing. Since I visit Greece often, I figured that a …
A largely unknown story from the annals of Auschwitz is coming to life on the big screen, thanks to a young writer named Joanna Tsanis, who embraced my story and …