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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
At the Museum
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
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

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Polishing the Family's History
The life of these silver plates.
Jan 5 • 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
The Season of Delight and Fear
Colors and light and how we live today.
Dec 11, 2025 • Pat Willard
The Alternative Advent Calender
Days and days of sacred and profane celebrations ahead!
Dec 2, 2025 • Pat Willard
Denis's Thanksgiving
Don't ever forget how to make someone happy this Thanksgiving Day.
Nov 26, 2025 • Pat Willard
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