Sylvia Guarino

contributing writer

Roncole Verdi

October 2026
I grew up listening to opera daily. My widowed mother adored Verdi and Puccini, and over time that music became our shared language. Even decades after her passing, opera still carries her presence for me.SUBSCRIBE NOW! online + newspaper This...


Food for the Body and Soul - Norcia

October 2026
On a recent trip to Italy, we did a couple of family related visits. Our first stop, Norcia, is the home of my ancestors and the birthplace of Saint Benedict. Known for its spiritual legacy and culinary traditions, the town is often described as...