The Saturday Evening Post “The Drive to Succeed”

excerpt from:The Saturday Evening Post The Drive to SucceedPat Gallant The Saturday Evening PostIt was my grandfather’s first trip since his heart attack. The drive to Pennsylvania was beginning to make him weary, so my grandmother suggested we stop, gas up. and...

Cup of Comfort for Christmas “Toy Soldiers”

excerpt from:Cup of Comfort for Christmas Toy SoldiersPat Gallant My aunt was waiting at the train station when we arrived. I was so excited to see my little cousin! But when we walked through the door of their home, my aunt announced that she had found a perfect...

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...