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

25 Day Christmas Challenge : Day 15

I have no idea what me favorite Christmas carol is. There are too many to make a final decision. Me… Read more 25 Day Christmas Challenge : Day 15

The Old Booklet

I always hang the little booklet Upon me Christmas tree. It takes me back to St. Gabriel’s in East Elmhurst… Read more The Old Booklet

St. Gabriel’s Glee Club

The sun goes down earlier Each night until December 21. In time for the Christmas vigil Light begins coming into… Read more St. Gabriel’s Glee Club

Me As A Kid

At St. Gabriel’s Many of the people in charge Wanted to be called Father, Sister, or Brother, But they weren’t… Read more Me As A Kid

Visiting St. Gabriel’s

I wanted to take a ride On the Q19B. It’s quite a foggy afternoon On Astoria Boulevard. I arrived at… Read more Visiting St. Gabriel’s

All Souls’ Day Mass, St. Gabriel’s, East Elmhurst

St. Gabriel’s

On Ninety Seventh Street and Astoria Boulevard In East Elmhurst, Queens, I passed St. Gabriel’s, Where once we youngsters Were… Read more St. Gabriel’s

St. Gabriel’s Glee Club

Click the Frog It’s 1970 and I’m in St. Gabriel’s glee club.   Tonight we have a big concert and as… Read more St. Gabriel’s Glee Club

Show Tunes

Brother Edmond and Brother James wanted the St. Gabriel’s glee club to be the greatest thing that had every happened… Read more Show Tunes