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Pieces of the Casino

Poetry and photos by Sarah E. Murphy I used to drive by religiously to make sure it was still there. Every time I rounded the Heights Hill I held my breath wondering what would greet me at the top knowing any day it could all change. And each time I saw the vista of myContinue reading “Pieces of the Casino”

St. Patrick’s Church: Catholic Crimes on Cape Cod

By Sarah E. Murphy Many of the names on this long overdue list of 75 priests credibly accused of sex abuse, finally released by the Fall River Diocese on January 7, are no surprise to me, but they’re a sad validation of the work I’ve been quietly doing for the past three years. “Father Bill”Continue reading “St. Patrick’s Church: Catholic Crimes on Cape Cod”

Chance of Snow

By Sarah E. Murphy School night snowstorms were the highlight of those long, dark winters. Dad was a misguided meteorologist with only the best intentions. When he professed “there’ll be no school tomorrow!” with cheerful certainty we could plan on the screech and halt of the bus flying down Grand Ave so we learned earlyContinue reading “Chance of Snow”