This assemblage of Italians of the diaspora explores memory, food, loss, longing, and many more of our universal themes. As is befitting our launch day, poet Jack Manno explores the complex relationship our culture has with Christopher Columbus. Also timely is the proper dressing down of a certain Italian American governor found here. For a meditation on more physical matters, try a dip in the lake. Please use the menu, look around, and let us know what you think. We are happy you’re here.