Comgall and Aoibhe At Home

‘I’m now reading a book about one of my very favorite historical milestones, the Crusades,’ Comgall told his wife Aoibhe.… Read more Comgall and Aoibhe At Home

Phony Pride

Gasconade always portends absence of humility.

Ancient Lore

‘Let’s get out of here,’ Clancy told Deasy. ‘This is where the changelings and faeries are.’ ‘Did you know,’ Deasy… Read more Ancient Lore

Deasy Gets His Turn

Deasy made a Wish, knowing a stranger would die. The next day someone, a stranger to him, got a turn.… Read more Deasy Gets His Turn

The Presidents’ Weekly Barbecue

The presidents of the United States get together weekly for a barbecue. ‘I’m so sick and tired,’ J.F.K. said, ‘of… Read more The Presidents’ Weekly Barbecue

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

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

Welcome To Aunt Iola’s

Foot Foot and Mabel were on their way to visit her Aunt Iola in Scranton, as they always do each… Read more Welcome To Aunt Iola’s

Winter Stinks

‘I am so sick and tired of cold weather and snow,’ Ralph told Lena. ‘DId I ever tell you about… Read more Winter Stinks