March 9th, 2026

Buongiorno amici,

       If you listen to the news, if you watch TV, if you listen to the chatter and the banter of pundits and nare-do-wells, you will not see anyone bragging about the kindness of humans. But in fact, if there is one thing that I learned, and loved, on this voyage, it is the unique kindness of human beings. Whether it was a smile, a glance of happiness or the phrase, "posso aiutarla?", (can I help you) when struggling with my mobility…I have been surrounded by kindness. I have met locals and expats from numerous countries and each person that I have met has displayed unequivocal kindness.
       The bigger news of today would have us believe that we are basically a corrupt and violent species hell-bent on destroying each other. Trust what you read, not what you see on TV. Trust your own ears and eyes, and your sense of humanity….that’s what you have to stand up for. With less than two weeks left in my adventure in Sicily, this has been my most memorable lesson. I have been touched with so much kindness and so many people willing to step up and help and offer advice and give good cheer, that I will not back down in my premise that people are basically good… when given the opportunity. I will tell you what I do believe is bad: fundamentalism of every kind, inflexibility, dishonesty, greed, violence and avarice….Big words for bad guys! Speaking of guys and, speaking my true mind….. I have to say that, if we had the opportunity to really change things…. we should select more leaders who are women… but not women who act like tough men…BUT women who act like mothers and guide us like mothers and love and protect their people like mothers. If so, we just might find a solution and learn to live together.

     So I leave you with some peaceful photographs of the past week and wish you all well. I have spent an inordinate amount of time by the sea, breathing the air  taking in the incredible sunshine and partaking in the fruits of the sea! A special thanks to all the folks, and especially, my love, Julie. They have been operating Bernunzio Uptown Music in a way that makes me so proud. I am excited that I will be back within a month….or so…

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Cu la paci,

John Bernunzio