Category Archives: Meggie & Saul

It was my turn to pick up the tab, the choice of location had been Raymond’s. In a friendship that went back to third grade and which was ruled by many traditions, this tradition – one person selects a restaurant for … Continue reading →

I had a deep sense of family pride when I learned of Uncle Saul’s cherry pit spitting exploits.  I learned of this not from my Aunt Meggie; but from my Mother. The story was related to me one miserable rainy afternoon in July. … Continue reading →

I don’t know if you can anticipate the way you will feel at the final leave taking of someone who you love.  I can only imagine how Aunt Meggie felt when Uncle Saul passed away… a person who had been … Continue reading →

“I need some every day…” My good buddy Ray Bellaga just raised his right eyebrow. We were seated in the Adirondack chairs that were positioned near the weeping willow some fifty yards from his country cottage in Essex. He looked into … Continue reading →