Author Archives: Lukie Gooda

I first learned about Palermo when I was very young by Domenico D’Andrea. He was the father of Sabato D’Andrea, my Aunty Lelia’s husband. He immigrated to Brazil from Palermo when he was young and like many Italians he made … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Poet Jude's Poetry:
I spent several years Working in the battered women’s movement From which I was rejected by some of the women I worked with because I was hired to deal with the men Who…

After a walk along the River Tusa With my German friend Duglore Katz, I drove her to the mountains looking for the Open Air Art Exposition of Fiumata de Antonio Presti. She glanced at Pettineo Hill town her eyes sparkled … Continue reading →

Walls that survived tragedy, wind, fire and history… Pettineo Castle Ruins. The Children of Petinneo running free playing … Practicing their English! Today I visited 5 Little towns each one with its charm & spirit. CASTEL DI TUSA , MOTTA … Continue reading →

Here she is beautiful Pollina A wash of gentle light Her little houses like stardust Glittering with starlight born of moon and star so close reaching the sky. The silence is so intense and deep I felt like moon walking … Continue reading →

From The website http://www.sicilianexperience.com/about-me.html My name is Carmelina Ricciardello. I was born in Sicily and emigrated to Australia when I was 7 years old. In 1992, twenty eight years later, I returned to my homeland for a short visit and … Continue reading →

I was excited to visit ancient mountain villages, preserved from medieval times with narrow stone streets, markets and churches. Trails across this amazing landscape are an exciting and spectacular way to discover the beauty, history and atmosphere of this wonderful … Continue reading →