I had the opportunity this past week to attend the National Italian American Foundation’s (NIAF) annual New York City Gala.   NIAF has been a big supporter of The Italian American Podcast since the beginning, and Dolores and I are both proud members of NIAF. I am never sure what to expect at events like this.  Will they be crowded or rushed?  Will you really get to connect with people among such a large crowd?  Will the Italian American spirit be evident throughout the night?

The answers to these questions for me, this night were yes, yes, and yes. Let’s be honest, there are some things about being Italian American that can be overwhelming, like big, loud family gatherings, or everyone in the family wanting to know what everyone else is doing, all the time.