by Guest Writer | Mar 7, 2021 | Legacy Lampoon
Dan McDermott Guest Contributor In the spring of 1624 , English poet, scholar, soldier and cleric, John Donne, coined the phrase “No man is an island,” expressing the idea that human beings do poorly when isolated from others. Perhaps he was onto...
by Guest Writer | Feb 27, 2021 | Childhood Memories
Crawford HartGuest Contributor My father poked his head in my room. He waited until I acknowledged his presence, then asked, “How are you and Tommy getting along?” I shrugged. “OK, I guess.” “That’s not what I hear. I hear he’s giving you a rough time.” I shrugged...
by Guest Writer | Feb 27, 2021 | Childhood Memories, From the Men
As always, it’s good to hear from the collective men on the topic at hand. On any topic, it’s good to go to the collective wisdom and experience of the men and see what is to be shared and revealed. This month we hear from the men posting on social media,...
by Guest Writer | Feb 27, 2021 | Childhood Memories
Fred Tomasello Jr. Guest Contributor Editor’s Note: Fred Tomasello Jr. has contributed a number of stories to the Legacy Magazine. This piece is an excerpt from his book “West Tampa Stories” – a collection of memories from a hometown. From L to R:...
by Guest Writer | Feb 26, 2021 | Childhood Memories
David Turk Guest Contributor It was Chris, Keith and John. They were there. We were about 10 or 11. And our plan seemed like a great idea.I was normally one of the good boys. You know, a hard-working kid in the family, getting good grades and all. Well, one day I...