The Superior Way to Chant the Salve Regina — Mary’s Secretary

This is without a doubt my favorite way to sing the Salve Regina; it is called “Solemn Salve”. This particular… Read more The Superior Way to Chant the Salve Regina — Mary’s Secretary

Last Night’s Big Party

Egad! I went to a party last night And my brain cells got Ransacked I saw more strangers than friends… Read more Last Night’s Big Party

A Rightly Formed Conscience

‘Who’s that?’ Jane asked Bill. ‘Oh that’s my conscience,’ Bill replied. ‘We have a deal.’ ‘I allow him unfettered access… Read more A Rightly Formed Conscience

From Queens

I haven’t lived in my Hometown, East Elmhurst, since about my twelfth birthday. My parents and I went back to… Read more From Queens

Split Personality

I have A Wooden Puppet that often wants to trade places with me.

Playing It Safe

I reached for my Felt tip pen Ever mindful of my need to commit To what appeared to be quite… Read more Playing It Safe

Important Milestone

It was Saturday afternoon. After having spent his monthly ten minutes in the confessional, answering to the bishop, the Pawn… Read more Important Milestone

The Looker

Since my friend first saw the hot neighbor girl he has been Lit With Desire

Gathering By the Stream

Each day I see my reflection in the Stream . It’s never the same water twice. I see old friends… Read more Gathering By the Stream

The Cardinals

My parents have both died so I’ve gone over the borderline from Anticipation to memory at last In this blizzard… Read more The Cardinals