The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”. He does not plan to publish the book but instead is choosing to share the letters with the readers of the Benicia Herald. The letters continue the storyline of Garrett’s first novel “Benicia and Letters […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “To Teach”
To teach, To reach. To teach, To breach. To teach, Not preach.
Benicia Letters Once More: Royal Bakery Memories
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”. He does not plan to publish the book but instead is choosing to share the letters with the readers of the Benicia Herald. The letters continue the storyline of Garrett’s first novel “Benicia and Letters […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Al’s Barber Shop
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”. He does not plan to publish the book but instead is choosing to share the letters with the readers of the Benicia Herald. The letters continue the storyline of Garrett’s first novel “Benicia and Letters […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “How?”
How, in God’s infinite wisdom, Did One get to be 75 years old? To sit and reflect, Hear stories his voice told. Once only the fall, Saved his life. Made him come back, Blessed him with a wife. That was all it took, That instant in time. Earth pulled him down, In a far distant […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Your Walks
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”. He does not plan to publish the book but instead is choosing to share the letters with the readers of the Benicia Herald. The letters continue the storyline of Garrett’s first novel “Benicia and Letters […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Long, Long Ago”
I don’t know you, girl in my sight, Sweet and clean, with hair bouncing light. A smile on your face, and sparkle in your eyes, Too young to practice the ways of the lies. Turning your gaze to friends by your side, To look on your world, now growing so wide. Exploring and testing, thrilled […]
Benicia Letters Once More: That Teacher
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”. He does not plan to publish the book but instead is choosing to share the letters with the readers of the Benicia Herald. The letters continue the storyline of Garrett’s first novel “Benicia and Letters […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Evening Flight”
An evening wind is blowing, Softly pushing at the leaves. Above, a lone plane flies on through the night. I picture you seated by a window. The fragrance of your perfume envelopes me, And I wish that you were home with me tonight. Wish that I could hold you again, As I hear the sound […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Being a Godfather
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”. He does not plan to publish the book but instead is choosing to share the letters with the readers of the Benicia Herald. The letters continue the storyline of Garrett’s first novel “Benicia and Letters […]