Jan 24, 2020 | A Day In My Life
September 1963 Buongiorno from the paese del sole! I wake at 5:43 sharp, thanks to Ermenegildo, the rooster crowing outside my window. Without a sniper’s rifle handy, I resort to tossing a few coins at him to discourage him instead, but to no avail. Reluctantly, I...
Jun 7, 2018 | Get To Know You
Sometimes the best way to know a person is by asking questions, where you can learn more about what makes them tick. Let’s meet Ellie. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * What is your name? – – Eleonora “Ellie” Stone How old are you? –...
Jun 11, 2016 | A Day In My Life
Los Angeles, February 1962 I’m a native New Yorker, Manhattan born and raised. And while it’s true that I’ve spent the past four years in the small upstate town of New Holland, New York, I’ve never lost my love of the big city. I’m a...
Jan 31, 2015 | A Day In My Life
New Holland, New York Monday, April 3, 1961 My day begins over a hard roll and coffee with my best friend in the world, Ron “Fadge” Fiorello, the proprietor of the soda shop across the street from my apartment. He’s usually late opening up the store,...