yes it’s summer…my time of year

In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “In the Summertime.”    Last winter was nightmarishly long, having lingered well… Read more yes it’s summer…my time of year

it’s a sick world after all

This May 22 Ireland, a once sane, decent country, allowed homosexuals to marry, thereby welcoming back all the snakes that… Read more it’s a sick world after all

somewhere over the rainbow

In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “ROY G. BIV.” Red ..flag at the Long Beach, N.Y. Memorial Day 2015… Read more somewhere over the rainbow

the francophile

Sam has always been plum obsessed with all things French. One Saturday morning his girlfriend Blanche persuaded him to take… Read more the francophile

a lot of plants grow in brooklyn

In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Snapshot Stories.”  On May 9, Steve, Mary Anne, Sam, Bridget and I… Read more a lot of plants grow in brooklyn

death to throne and altar

The Versailles Palace, during the summer of 1792, was an absolute nightmare. The systematic anti-Catholic genocide in France’s Vendee Region,… Read more death to throne and altar

don’t think twice it’s all right

In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “A Dog Named Bob.” Two Saturday mornings ago I was sitting down eating… Read more don’t think twice it’s all right

the new carmelite priest

Morning prayer has just ended at St. Elias Priory in Middletown. Father Mike has enjoined Brother Charles, soon to be… Read more the new carmelite priest

a day at the beach

“I’m so happy there was no traffic on the Ocean Parkway today,” exclaimed Carolyn. “It’s been such a perfect day… Read more a day at the beach