The Great Soprano

The great soprano’s voice had an eight-octave Range, and she was all the rage among the most important operatic circles.… Read more The Great Soprano

The Gorillas’ Square Dance

Professor Arcabascio donned his gorilla suit and sauntered into the African jungle. Politely he introduced himself to real gorillas, awaiting… Read more The Gorillas’ Square Dance

Rabbit Rabbit

‘It’s the first of the month,’ Jimmy told Clare, ‘so of course that rascally rabbit family next door will soon… Read more Rabbit Rabbit

The Beast

‘Have you ever seen the beast?’ the old crow asked as I walked about the fields one night. ‘Who is… Read more The Beast

Albert’s Puzzles

Albert, upon having put his Finger to his Chest, was forced to accept the simple fact that his hoary old… Read more Albert’s Puzzles

Grandpa’s Thanksgiving

‘Happy Thanksgiving,’ Arthur told his son, daughter, in law, and grandchildren. ‘Grandpa,’ his grandson Tommy said, ‘the Pilgrims and Injuns… Read more Grandpa’s Thanksgiving

The Bookworms

Cora and Linus were fans of rare books so they made friends with their Bibliopole neighbor Floyd. Day and night… Read more The Bookworms

The Funeral

I walked into St. Gabriel’s, past the confessionals, casually glancing at statues of Sts. Joseph, Gabriel Possenti,Thérèse Of Lisieux, and… Read more The Funeral

A Day At the Beach

Toby and Jeanine were on vacation at Robert Moses Beach. ‘I told you someday our ship would come in,’ Toby… Read more A Day At the Beach

A Mermaid Called Dorothy

Arthur was eager to introduce his mermaid girlfriend, Dorothy, to friends and family. ‘When I filled out the application,’ he… Read more A Mermaid Called Dorothy