Family Gatherings

“Aftermath” excerpt from:Family Gatherings AftermathPat Gallant My friend, Molly, came over – a welcome relief. We went into my bedroom, an excuse to remove my being from the endless stream of callers. Close the door. Block out the sound. Pretend it...

Simple Pleasures of Friendship “Divine Rights”

excerpt from:Simple Pleasures ofFriendship Divine RightsPat Gallant The year was 1964 and I was a teenager. The Pope was not only coming to New York but was scheduled to pass under the windows of our classrooms on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. We were given strict...