Oct. 10-13, Santa Monica
The National Hellenic Society of America‘s tenth annual meeting was so, so, so wonderful! On Saturday, October 12th, I participated in a panel of Women in Entertainment, moderated by Frosene Philips, a seasoned journalist, and Vicki Liviakis, a news anchor. The Forum also featured Patricia Kara, Matina Kolokotronis, Eleni Lazaris, and Alexandra Patsavas Rosenfeld, all very accomplished women (Greek American women) with major jobs in the media. The Greek Americans were so welcoming. I met a Greek travel agent, a Greek historian, a former Greek Orthodox priest, a Greek car collector, a Greek plastic surgeon, a Greek actor . . . This is an association of successful Greek Americans who are determined to pass the spirit of Hellenism to their children in the diaspora. It was an honor to be included, and a thrill to find a copy of my own book in the goodie bag!
I learned to proudly call myself a philhellene. And I got to visit the Getty Villa. Twice. Pictures TK.