Author Archives: Jim

Aunt Meggie had a Conniption

I wasn’t sure what he meant.  Then Uncle Saul explained it: “You see, Jimmy… it begins here.” Uncle Saul pointed to the place between the eyes and just above the bridge of his nose. “Here.  First the eyebrows get squinched in.  … Continue reading

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Overheard Near the Curia Pomperiana

{February 44B.C.E. Rome} ALFIE: Reggie, maybe you ought to look for a different line of work. REGGIE: What d’ya mean Owfie? ALFIE: I mean that you’re not doin’ too well with this soothsaying. I mean you’re not makin’ a livin’ … Continue reading

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Nikki Takes a Walk

I could understand. Rather, I was brought up to understand. It’s what happens when dogs were made a part of your life. You could even ask my Great Aunt Bella (if she were still here), she would tell you, “If … Continue reading

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Uncle Saul Didn’t Blink Once

When I talk with friends about life’s experiences and what we remember about family and growing up, I hear plenty about Uncles. “My Uncle taught me how to whittle wood.” “My Uncle took me fly fishing.” “My Uncle took me … Continue reading

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