Planet Waves by Eric Francis

Planet Waves by Eric Francis

Happy Birthday Aunt Josie

My godmother, Josie Sharp, was the first and best supporter of my journalism.

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Eric Francis Coppolino
Apr 04, 2026
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Family photo, 1994.

“Everyone teaches, and teaches all the time.”
— A Course in Miracles

Aunt Josie (1904-1994), born in Piazza Armerina, Sicily, was and is my godmother. Today is her 122nd birth anniversary. She is my direct connection to Sicily. She knew me from Day One, and she understood me better than anyone.

Moreover, she understood my situation with…

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