End of Year Reflection
As 2024 ends, reflecting on the past year comes naturally to most of us. As I look over my 2024 calendar, leaf through my gratitude journal, and flip through thousands of photographs on my iPad, I realize there are many moments and events that have not surfaced in my...
On NightSide with Dan Rea
A big thank you to Dan Rea, WBZ NewsRadio 1030, for inviting me to be a guest on his show NightSide to talk about my memoir Taxi to America. Also, a shout out to producers Marita and Rob. You can listen to the entire show by clicking on the link below. My interview is...
Highly Recommend
“Taxi to America is a lovingly written and heartbreaking memoir. Stella Nahatis brings you into the moment. She is writing the exact nature of family losses, unconditional love, Greek history and traditions. Her personal experience and emotional truth will pull you...
Life on the Mississippi
My husband and I have enjoyed several river cruises in Europe. In recent years we have discussed visiting parts of the United states we have not seen. Primarily the Midwest. A Mississippi River cruise was the answer. After spending two days exploring Saint Paul,...
Family Bonds
Fun and emotional activities filled my schedule in August. At the top of the list is my sister Lena’s visit. The cell parking lot at Logan International Airport, conveniently located across from the international arrivals terminal, was a display of excitement. The...
Reflecting on July
July flew by filled with a whirlwind of activities. Beginning with the 4th of July celebrations, golf competitions, Greek festivals, and volunteering. My husband and I continued our tradition of celebrating the Fourth of July by attending our town’s parade. We look...
2024 Greek Festivals
The 2024 Greek Festivals are in full swing. What is a Greek Festival like? The simple answer is-a Greek food fest with music, entertainment, games for children, retail booths of Greek apparel and gifts. The festivals are primarily held by the area Greek Orthodox...
Speaking at Gloucester’s Rotary Club
What is Rotary? i am quoting from from the Rotary International website: “Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our...
Book Clubs
According to the New York Times reports, about five million people belong to a book club in the United States. A book club is a group of people who share their love of reading. They read the same book on a timeline they have established and then meet to discuss...
Grateful in January!
My Greek Books: Top picks Each year, I read about 50 books, most by authors of Greek descent or those I refer to as PhilHellenes—they write about Greeks, Greece, or set their books in Greece. Their love for our homeland really shines through. I typically don’t like to...
Happy New Year
My best wishes for good health, peace of mind, joy, and happiness in the new year. I did not think I would have anything else to say about December, but I can’t help but write about this exciting time of year. I make it my goal to deck the halls and finish all the...
With Gratitude
As the end of 2023 approaches, I want to express my gratitude to my friends and relatives who have been on my taxi ride for the past ten months. Many of you joined my journey way before the release of Taxi to America and stayed for the ride. To my readers-Thank you...
The National Herald more
I was thrilled to see Taxi to America on the list for Holiday gift giving. Thank you to the National Herald and to Eleni Sakellis for choosing it. c
2023 End of Year Holidays
I am picking up in October. Halloween is the buzz of the month, but? What’s with all the Christmas decorations? I know I’m not the only one who feels the rush of holidays. “Wait a minute, we still have Thanksgiving before Christmas” is a familiar comment. The trend of...
Thankful in November Part III of III
Giving thanks beyond Thanksgiving! The Saturday following Thanksgiving was another rewarding event for everyone involved. I am grateful to Elaine Zetes, Toni Baer, and the members of the North Shore Hellenic Women’s Guild (NSHWG) for inviting me to speak about my...
Thankful in November Part II
November 17 and 18 brought the 2023 Hellenic American Women’s Council (HAWC) conference to Boston. Building up to this weekend was exciting and a bit stressful for me. Exciting because I felt honored to be one of four speakers on the panel. Nervous because it was the...
Thankful in November!
Wow, it’s December 14 already! Before I go into the Christmas mode I will reflect back on November. It was such a busy, wonderful rewarding month for me as an author. November is associated with Thanksgiving but before I could...
Incredibly Powerful Memoir
Cathy Brown An incredibly powerful memoir of a young girl whose family is torn apart by tragedy and almost unbearable heartache. Stella’s convoluted journey from Greece to America had continued challenges, yet she perseveres. She was one brave little girl and became a...
Would be a Great Movie
August 14, 2023 Gail This autobiography brings readers closer to learning about immigration and its influence on family generations. There is a great deal to learn about life in Greece - historical, geographical, and political as well as the influences of family...
Φθινοπωρινό πρόγραμμα για το Taxi to America
Το Taxi to America βρίσκεται σε ιδιωτική περιοδεία τον Σεπτέμβριο και τον Οκτώβριο. Ωστόσο, τον Νοέμβριο, εκτός από ιδιωτικές δεσμεύσεις, υπάρχουν τρεις εκδηλώσεις ανοιχτές στο κοινό. Θα ήθελα πολύ να σας δω σε μία ή περισσότερες από αυτές τις εκδηλώσεις. Το Σάββατο 4...