Welcome back to The Peculiarity Emporium. In this second installment, Barry’s curiosity sharpens. The box he spies may be perfect for Carol — but the shopkeeper who appears behind him is anything but ordinary. As we step into a new year and deeper into the Emporium’s shadows, it’s time to meet Earl Dibble… But before…

Before the tales unfold, I owe you a word or two—about who I am, and why these stories matter. This blog is a hearth for stories stitched with humor, heartbreak, and hope. I write to remember, to reflect, and to reach across time with tales that feel both familiar and strange. While reading, your own…

Hello, Thank you for subscribing to theboyleblogs.wordpress.com. I’m thrilled to have you join this community of readers. Expect serialized storytelling that blends memoir, poetry, and heritage — with cliffhangers, detail, and dry humor along the way. Your support means the world, and I can’t wait to share more with you. Céad Míle Fáilte — a…