My parents were from Europe. They My father was born in Krakow, in Poland, and my mother was born in Czernowitz, which is now in Ukraine. I was born and raised in Poughkeepsie, which is in Dutchess County. It’
s not in the Appalachian counties, but it's about one county outside of Appalachia.
My parents found another compatible family with whom we I grew up. They shared a home and it was a farm. I have a great deal of respect for the Appalachian community. I think the family ties are very strong. I think the values are expressed very differently. And a lot of people don't get that you don't get anywhere because of what you have.
