Blanche Gatto’s Baked Goods
“Remember, all entries must be mailed in before noon on March fifth. Make sure to send one dessert recipe. Then attach a brief bio of yourself, and most importantly, write on the envelope, ‘2017 Battle of the Bakers.’ The three chosen contestants will present their desserts at our St. Patrick’s Day celebration at our Market Square Pavilion. Wow, this should be interesting… the morning show sampling sweet desserts then drinking pitchers of beer with corn
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Albert Joseph’s Bravado
Black and White Television Shows
Golden Age of Radio
Stories about his childhood:
Melancholy in Monessen,
A football star’s future—
Shortened by the family’s business.
Met a woman from Charleroi,
“Virginia is for Lovers.”
Completed a Family in 1971:
A corner house he purchased at Henry Street
In the borough of N. Belle Vernon.
I recall (those 14 vivid years
And the 16 visiting years),
What I want to recall…
A mill custodian, a provider,
A man
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Azucar in the Guest House
“Sarita, I have a large package for you,” said Garcia the mailman. “I can tell by your obvious expression, this must be very important to you.” He hands her the box along with a few pieces of mail.
“Gracias Señor Garcia,” she responds looking at the address with a smile.
“I can smell your abuella is preparing dinner, please tell her I said hello.”
“Si, Señor Garcia, I will tell my grandmother when I go inside.”
Sara, or Sarita as she is known
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The Late Aquarian
A Seven Part Minute Series
Preface
Set in 1983, this coming of age story is about a group of cafeteria workers who make a lasting impression on a sixth grade student named, Topher.
The Beginning
The lunch line at N. Belle Vernon Elementary School was a slow, long, but moving assembly of 5th and 6th grade students. Not all of the kids were in line, in fact, one young man named Topher was late for lunch... and the line.
Over a three-day period, Topher’s procrastination
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Short Stories & Literary Reviews
