What Might Have Been

“Don’t you think Mary Richards should have married Alex Reiger?” Dougal asked Ted.  “What do you mean?” his friend replied.… Read more What Might Have Been

Uncle Who?

Herbert’s and Myrtle’s reception was at the local country club.  There was one guest no one could account for. No… Read more Uncle Who?

Hard Times

“There weren’t many Jews in my parents’ northeastern Pennsylvania,” I told Ralph.  “Celia and Morris Grossmann were among the few. … Read more Hard Times

Grin And Bear It

“Each December,” Martha told Arthur, “My world goes crazy.  There’s cold, nasty weather and early sunset, Christmas shopping, and crowds.” … Read more Grin And Bear It

Solipsism

“This is where we meet yearly for Thanksgiving,” I told Rob.  “Who are we?” he wanted to know.  I went… Read more Solipsism

Them Cages

Buford began to tell his tale:  ” ‘What’s in them cages?’ Orville asked Effie. “ ‘Don’t rightly know,’ she said,… Read more Them Cages

B.C. And A.D.

Professor Schirtzer stood in front of her freshman Scripture class, within eyeshot of a Crucifix.  Each semester she explained to… Read more B.C. And A.D.

Food Glorious Food

“My Alvin is pert near off his rocker,” Gertrude told Eunice.  “The old goat’s allergic to everything except Mezzetta pitted… Read more Food Glorious Food

The Visitors

Maude knew something was terribly wrong.  Folks hadn’t seen hide nor hair of Claude since that day eighteen years ago… Read more The Visitors

Trick Or Treat Grandma

“Oh no,” Mabel told Cora. “Here comes Grandma, with her home made Halloween costume obsession.” “Yeah,” Cora said. “Every year… Read more Trick Or Treat Grandma