September 5, 2026
A Young Peregrine on the Ascent
Yesterday in the Mohonk Preserve near New Paltz, N.Y., Chris Nadareski of the NYC DEP released four young rehabbed peregrines,…
For those who sorely miss Stiles and Lillian — and Stiles' unique sense of humor — I wanted to share this old, tiny classified ad that Stiles gave to Patty and me in a pile of odds-and-ends when he left.
It says:
SECRETARY
Still no takers for this dead-end job. We need a stenographer and someone to do the donkey work. Pay isn't too bad. Incidentally, our office (insurance) is near the liquor store. Phone Mr. T …
Mr. T?
More classic Stiles Thomas insurance ads are here.
Ha! Brilliant! Only Stiles!
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RF
Ha! Brilliant! Only Stiles!