Author Archives: Jim

Uncle Saul Didn’t Blink Once

Posted on January 21, 2008 by Jim

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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The Shores of Avalon

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Jim

My Mother would tell me that the best month to be at the Jersey shore was September.  You have to understand… my Mother didn’t favour crowds.  After Labor Day, the “summer folks” (the rentals) departed the beach communities and retreated … Continue reading →

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Thank God for Jimmy Hoffa

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Jim

It’s 6:30AM, a biting cold in the air, cars and and vans belching exhaust from their tailpipes, vehicles kept idling while their inhabitants rush in to get a hot cup of “joe”.  There are a dozen places like this on my … Continue reading →

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Odes, Haikus & other Literary Forms

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Jim

They enjoyed their time together in the manner in which old friends can do.  They had been friends since grade school.  They could talk of their childhood, of their parents, of their respective loves in their life… or of political … Continue reading →

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