An Accounting of the Packages and Letters He’s Recently Received
March 1, 2012
A collection of packages, including cigarettes, candy and other stuff. … More An Accounting of the Packages and Letters He’s Recently Received
Aunt Mary’s Christmas Fruitcake Arrives in Time for the Holidays
February 29, 2012
When all else fails, write a letter about packages. … More Aunt Mary’s Christmas Fruitcake Arrives in Time for the Holidays
A Letter Addressed Directly to His Baby Sister for the First Time
February 28, 2012
He’s writing to my mother, who is 3 years old at this time–and may already not remember Babe very much. … More A Letter Addressed Directly to His Baby Sister for the First Time
The Day After Thanksgiving, Happy for the Feast He Enjoyed
February 27, 2012
“I had turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, olives, cake, peas, dressing, bread, jam and coffee. That meal was so tempting I just had to go back for seconds.” … More The Day After Thanksgiving, Happy for the Feast He Enjoyed
‘All That Was Left of the Place Was a Huge Pile of Stone and Debris’
February 26, 2012
Babe recalls that his parents told him he had cousins living in Eboli. Here, he briefly recounts what he recently saw there. … More ‘All That Was Left of the Place Was a Huge Pile of Stone and Debris’
Well, Happy and Safe 