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Irpinia between History and Legend

Irpinia between History and Legend

Interview with Edmondo Marra by Maria Teresa De Donato Today I am very happy to introduce to you again my friend and colleague-author Dr. Edmondo Marra, Physician, Writer, and ex-Mayor of Volturara Irpina (AV), whom I have already had the pleasure and honor of hosting on my Blog and Virtual Cultural Salon.A history and genealogy…

Genealogy: Volturara Irpina (AV) and the history of its families

Genealogy: Volturara Irpina (AV) and the history of its families

Interview with Edmondo Marra by Maria Teresa De Donato Another very welcome guest came back to visit us today on my Blog and Virtual Cultural Salon. It’s my dear friend and colleague-author Dr. Edmondo Marra, retired physician and former Mayor of Volturara Irpina, the native land of a branch of my ancestors. The topics Edmondo…

Neighborhood and sense of community: Volturara Irpina (AV)

Neighborhood and sense of community: Volturara Irpina (AV)

Interview with Edmondo Marra, Author, former MD and Mayor by Maria Teresa De Donato I could have titled this article of mine and cataloged my interview in various ways, but my instinct immediately suggested me to classify it first under “Neighborhood and sense of community” for a series of reasons that will emerge during this…

Life Coaching Lesson #4:  Just One Step At A Time

Life Coaching Lesson #4: Just One Step At A Time

by Maria Teresa De Donato, Ph.D., Life Strategist “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” stated Lao-Tzu sometime between the 5th and the 4th century B.C. Though one might think at first that’s like stating the obvious, the reality is that for so many among us, sometimes it appears that moving…

Life Coaching Lesson #3: Be a Co-Creator Rather Than a Passive Observer of Your Life

Life Coaching Lesson #3: Be a Co-Creator Rather Than a Passive Observer of Your Life

by Maria Teresa De Donato, Ph.D., Life Strategist “I wish I had done…”, “I always wanted to…”, “If only my parents had…”, “I wish I could…”, “Had I married [or not married] them…I would have….” How many thoughts, statements, and complaints have you heard so far in your life? And how many of them have…

Life Coaching Lesson #2: Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Embrace Who You Are

Life Coaching Lesson #2: Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Embrace Who You Are

“Education should inculcate in all of us the idea that Mankind is only one family with common interests. And, as consequence, that cooperation is more important than competition.” (Bertrand Russell) Most of us will agree that comparing ourselves to others happens more often than we wish it would. And this since a very early age:…

Life Coaching Lesson #1: Getting Real

Life Coaching Lesson #1: Getting Real

by Maria Teresa De Donato, Ph.D., Life Strategist (Phillip K. Dick, I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon) Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn’t go away Get real! How many times have we heard and even used this expression? Hundreds, maybe even thousands. But what does “getting real” means, and why…

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