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Fenway Eats Frog

My son Fenway isn’t French, but he does like a good fried frog. Or gohp thawwt. Me, I only like the legs.

Failed Artist

My wife called from Thailand. Mam needed money for Fenway’s school. I told her that I’d sent some in the morning, which wasn’t quick enough and she started crying about having married an artist. “I’m not an artist. I”m a failed writer.” Artists are just as poor in Thailand as they are in the USA, […]

THE NAME IS FENWAY by Peter Nolan Smith

I was born in Boston in 1952. My childhood, teenage years, and college career were spent within the confines of New England. My heart belonged to the Celtics and Red Sox. These allegiances were never challenged by my decades of living in New York or anywhere else in the world. When in 2004 the Red […]

Gandhi’s Seven Deadly Sins

My mia noi gave birth to our son in August. A good name was necessary for my baby. I reviewed the standard names without success, then reflected on those of revered men. I almost choose Gandhi, but decided on Fenway instead. I am a Red Sox fan.