People

November 9, 2023

Pace

H. Payson Brickley. Known to his many friends as “Pace.” My dad. Not sure why I waited seven years writing a piece about him. But I […]
November 8, 2023

One Day … What a Day!

The term may be overused … even hackneyed. “The experience of a lifetime.” But l’m going to use it here. This past weekend for Nancy and […]
October 12, 2023

Tess …

Look at this beautiful gal. She’s mom to two dear friends. Now it’s never polite to ask a lady her age. But in this case go […]
July 10, 2023

Mr. “Nobody”

He has been, always will be, a Marine; Tough guy (had both knees replaced at once!) Ouch! He was quarterback on our league champion football team […]
June 17, 2023

“What If …”

“What If” … Age brings with it an unmistakable nostalgia. A depth of feeling that was absent in my earlier years. I’ve written about my mom. […]
May 14, 2023

Mornings with “T”

“No… you’re kidding” … “You do not”… “How do you?” … “What in God’s name do you talk about?!” This is what I hear from friends […]
November 21, 2022

Shannon

There’s a friend I’ve known for many years. He stands erect. Almost statuesque. He’s fit… very. He’s bald… very. He is handsome. And originally from Haiti. […]
October 18, 2022

“Ninety Nine!”

Those of you who I might refer to as “fossils” like me will remember the song we sang on trips. Or during a boring afternoon… “Ninety-Nine […]
June 8, 2022

My Boys

They are special. They’ve always been special. My triplet grandsons soon to celebrate their nineteenth birthday.  Ralfie, Jack and Willy. Just wonderful boys since the day […]