Having been cocooned in my home and socially distanced from the outside world, I am now skeptically contemplating emerging from what has become comforting for me. I feel somewhat inadequate and as though I haven’t contributed to society in any way. Aside from those I live with, and a few neighbors, I haven’t been with other people. I have only been to a store or coffee shop a number of times that I could count on one hand. I…..

Read more

We are often asked, “How are you?” and we usually respond with an automatic, “I’m Ok, how are you?” Well, these days, in the midst of this pandemic, are any of us really ‘Ok’? I know I’m not. I have even begun to respond with that. I have had severe anxiety and insomnia. I often feel like a weight is on my chest and I cannot breathe. Others times I feel like I am gasping for air and like the…..

Read more

Are you feelings restless as winter comes to an end and the anticipation of spring is beginning to create a bit of a spark within? At the same time, are you snuggling up to the period of hibernation and lacking the motivation to emerge from a comfort zone? My answer to both of those questions is ‘Yes’. I am living between worlds these days, almost a double life. I have levels of comfort in both, and a level of…..

Read more

Although this chapter was cut from my book by the editor, I feel compelled to share it. They were such an important part of my life.

My Papa Chip was a huge influence in my life. He walked me down the aisle on my wedding day. He loved Mark or Marco Polo, as he nicknamed him. He Italianized him. Papa could sing like Pavoratti. He loved Mario Lanza and Perry Como, and could hold a note like nobody else. He…..

Read more

Letting Buggy Go

After five decades of living my life as “Buggy”, I decided it was finally time to re-birth “Maria”. I have been taking the steps to return to her for some time now. I have written about the experiences, beliefs and patterns that she went through. I continue to transform and grow as a result of those experiences and lessons. I am not here to say that I am this completely new and transformed person. I am Me,…..

Read more

Hi Everyone!

I would really love to hear your feedback on my book if you have had a chance to read any of it.  Any comments or questions would be welcomed and appreciated.  I have offered a few Yoga Class/Book Reading workshops and would like to do a few more, as well as a possible Book Talk workshop at a local bookstore or cafe.  I started the book back in 2016 and have had a lot of changes in my…..

Read more

Welcome. My name is Maria D’Alessandro, author of Go Buggy Go. I’m so happy to have you as a visitor to my blog about my new book. This project is very special to me, and I hope to share some of that excitement with you here.

I’ll be using this blog to interact with you about Go Buggy Go, expanding on some of the topics in it and blogging on some of the ideas related to my book. This is…..

Read more