Category Archives: Stories

I strolled to the park one recent evening to see a fireworks show. My path took me past the high school tennis courts. Two guys and a girl were casually volleying back and forth on the court furthest from the … Continue reading →

The way I remember things doesn’t always have a lot in common with the way things actually happened. I might have my facts mixed up. I might “remember” things that I only heard about. But I’m not sure it really … Continue reading →

The preparation for my great Mother’s Day meal began on Saturday when I accidentally bought a $51 ham. I drove to the nearest Whole Foods Market as instructed. This happened to be about 20 miles from my house. I wandered … Continue reading →

Not long after we were married, friends gave us their old microwave oven. It was a beast of a thing, almost large enough to cook a turkey. We kept it for years. I used to joke that it was the … Continue reading →

Would Bearnaise sauce really taste any different if I left out the tarragon and didn’t add the pepper and shallots cooked in bourbon? Is there a chance on earth that I’ll pour the butter and water into the eggs in … Continue reading →