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Or how my house has become a favorite layover for some of the 350 different birds that are currently flying through Brooklyn.

Apr 2 • Pat Willard

The Dromoland Castle Incident

Better known as the Danny Boy divorce proceedings.

Mar 18 • Pat Willard

Cuties on the Subway

Unsolicited remarks late one night on the R train sends a wife reeling into a smackdown with reality.

Mar 5 • Pat Willard

Life in the galleries, possibly coming to a museum near you.

Feb 18 • Pat Willard

A Poem for President's Day

Our famed local poet once renewed her faith in our country's leaders.

Feb 16 • Pat Willard

Recent posts

Snow Day Follies

A long list of suggestions to defeat the winter while waiting for spring to come.

Feb 3 • Pat Willard

Once More Unto the Breach

Say it often enough and courage will be yours!

Jan 22 • Pat Willard

Polishing the Family's History

The life of these silver plates.

Jan 5 • Pat Willard

The Stories Gang Wishes You All a Most Warm Holiday!

The staff wobbles together to bring good cheer for the day.

Dec 25, 2025 • Pat Willard

God Bless Us Everyone!

Scrooge, tranformed, carries Tiny Tim with great joy. If Scrooge can make a better world, then we may, too.

Dec 23, 2025 • Pat Willard

A Feast of Bones

Ghosts of Christmases Past nourish us once more

Dec 20, 2025 • Pat Willard

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