Roll of the Dice…

It was at the rear of the Starwood nightclub parking lot where the members of Social Distortion were inquiring about official-looking police badges and related items, their curiosity piqued by the allure of what these artifacts could represent. I seized the opportunity to mention my brother Steve’s extensive collection from his time as a movie … Continue reading Roll of the Dice…

Gregory Hudson

“Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o-er wrought heart and bids it break.” ― William Shakespeare, Macbeth. The last of the summer Dionysian Hollyhocks in my Garden Grief and responsibility are two words that I am feeling right now after the death of my older brother Greg, or some … Continue reading Gregory Hudson

The Chapel of the Oaks

Jan 2026 John, Holly, Sara and JF Photo by Shayne. A rose on the grounds of the Chapel of the Oaks Epiphany January 5th- 6th 2009 “a manifestation of a divine or supernatural being.” "many believe this scene to represent an epiphany of the goddess" “an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an … Continue reading The Chapel of the Oaks

Dad’s Passing Saint Patrick’s Day 2013.

Dad and mom in the 1940s Santa Monica CA. Saint Patrick’s Day 2013. My siblings and I headed down to the local Pickwick Irish pub for a great traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage. We drank until the well was closed to us. Then we all went home. I think dad would have appreciated … Continue reading Dad’s Passing Saint Patrick’s Day 2013.

An Image of Mother’s Passing

If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, you may as well make it dance. - G.B. Shaw My brother called to tell me mom passed. There were few tears to shed. A year before I shed my tears knowing that this day would come soon enough. Giving birth and waiting for death are … Continue reading An Image of Mother’s Passing