Category Archives: Stories & Brief Tales

She smiled and said, “you know, we spend our entire lives either being a refugee or an immigrant… we are either cast out, or chose to leave…” I found this strange idea coming from someone who lived on the same … Continue reading →

If Martin said he would be over by 5:30, you could set your watch by it. Say what you will about my friend Martin; but one thing is for sure… he has a great sense of time. My responsibilities for … Continue reading →

BEHIND THE SCENES OF “UNCLE RUBY’S BEDLINGTON LIFTS HIS LEG” William Styron and John Irving are my favorite authors. Irving’s creative story telling skill is intimidating. But I guess If I could sit down with either of them… probably at … Continue reading →

First, you have to know this. I don’t think I knew anyone’s real name in my the family ’til they died. When the Rabbi would say their name during services I would have to tug at my Mom’s sleeve and … Continue reading →