Rest In Peace, Mildred

Harold was at Mildred’s funeral, at their parish church.   All throughout the days immediately following her decease, he dealt with… Read more Rest In Peace, Mildred

Rest In Peace

A temporary pall has been spread over mankind.  I wish I could see it as an outsider, with my Rosary… Read more Rest In Peace

Being Tidy

Cora and Chester recently hired a local Peruvian family to clean their house once every other week.  “They’re so conscientious,”… Read more Being Tidy

Topo Gigio

I’ve just found out that Maria Perego, who created Topo Gigio, has died.  Everybody my age remembers the Italian mouse… Read more Topo Gigio

Talk To the Animals

Scientists have discovered that short~lived animals have the ability to see ultra violet rays, although mankind, and other long~lived animals,… Read more Talk To the Animals

Yet Another Bob Weaver Story

When I was growing up, my grandmother lived in West Pittston, in northeastern Pennsylvania.  Legend has it that Bob Weaver,… Read more Yet Another Bob Weaver Story

Good Bye Ginger Baker

Ginger Baker recently died.  Besides the problem of my having to get over the fact that all my favorite rock… Read more Good Bye Ginger Baker

Columbus Day

Having been in the Knights Of Columbus since May of 1992, I, of course, know so well that Columbus Day… Read more Columbus Day

Autumn In New York

It’s autumn and I’m starting to cringe.  Throughout the middle of the year I at least get to Coast through… Read more Autumn In New York

Music And Language

Fred was learning to play the guitar and Myrtle was learning to speak Italian.  All day long his ‘Do re… Read more Music And Language