We Came From Somewhere
- Author
- Pat Benincasa
- Published
- Sun 23 Mar 2025
- Episode Link
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What do Bugs Bunny, a book of Italian love poems, and a burned diploma have in common? Me. And Papaco.
In this episode, I trace a line from my grandfather’s one-armed resilience to my own battle with shame, dyslexia, and teachers who said, “college isn’t for you.” From Calabria’s poverty to the Welland Canal’s brutal cost, from war-time fear to artistic fire, I unravel a legacy forged through poetry, grit, and stubborn refusal.
It starts with a Saturday cartoon. It ends with a quiet declaration: “We came from somewhere.”
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