The New Kid In Town

Cousins Sadie and Elmer were watching Old Man Smoot do his chores. “Over yonder’s the Stranger,” Elmer explained.” “How’d he… Read more The New Kid In Town

The Dead Writers’ Society

Harry and Blanche finally found their dream house. Having always been both nature lovers and bookworms, they’d fantasized for years… Read more The Dead Writers’ Society

Before the Parade Passes By

Tom and Frank were getting ready to march, with their Knights of Columbus council, at the annual Memorial Day Parade.… Read more Before the Parade Passes By

John’s and Fran’s Wedding

I recently went to John’s and Fran’s wedding, where everyone was, like me, Irish and from Queens. It was an animated night… Read more John’s and Fran’s Wedding

Goblin Market

“Watch out for those boots,” Mitt warned Keef as they approached the Goblin Market. “Don’t you remember what happened to… Read more Goblin Market

The Nightly Hot Dog Debate

  Klindworth and Cimino were having their nightly Hot Dog Debate.   “Of the rivers in the Garden of Eden,”… Read more The Nightly Hot Dog Debate

A Milestone Birthday For One Of Hitler’s Precursors

In the Aftermath Of Karl Marx

The Old Man on the Mountaintop

Muriel and Gloria desperately wanted to see the Old Man On the Mountain.   “Ooh,” Muriel opined. “I’ll bet he’s… Read more The Old Man on the Mountaintop

Fund Raiser To Benefit Cancer Research

I’m originally from Jackson Heights, Queens.  Having just recently found out that Bruno’s On the Boulevard (Astoria Boulevard) will soon… Read more Fund Raiser To Benefit Cancer Research