Ray Bradbury 1920-2012: The next Generation

While reflecting upon Ray Bradbury's death, after reading about it in the Los Angeles times article by Lynell George, I was touched by the childlike qualities of Bradbury's character. A few quotes stood out for me. I would like to share them here and why they are important to me, and profoundly so! Poobah “Bradbury had … Continue reading Ray Bradbury 1920-2012: The next Generation

Surf’s UP!

http://youtu.be/OGke6pnT1d0 I listened to the Beach Boys a lot in the 70's mostly because my older siblings had their LPs around the house and later cause one of my first boy friends played them. Surfin' Safari and Shut Down Volume 2. I experienced their music when I would ditch-school to go to the beach in … Continue reading Surf’s UP!

Driven out by the drug war

This reflection is a current response to an article from the Los Angeles Times written by Tracy Wileinson. The article speaks of Mexico in the fields located in the western Sierra Madre highlands. Here local farmers grow marijuana for the Sinaloa's cartel. The article focuses on how the Zeta cartel is killing these farmers and … Continue reading Driven out by the drug war

My Golden Fleece; A Mother Story

My mom and I did not always see eye to eye. There was a time when she tried to draw the line for her wild child. Once with her foot she drew an invisible line and said, “Holly don’t cross this line!” Of course, I looked her right in the face and without a word … Continue reading My Golden Fleece; A Mother Story

The song of the Siren

"Oh My heart, Oh my heart, shies from the sorrow" ~ Tim Buckley, Song To The Siren A haunting mythological tale that speaks of the place of the sea. Maybe dreaming and the call of loving beyond. I chose this today because of its haunting beauty. As Venus will eclipse the Sun this coming June. … Continue reading The song of the Siren

Sister Philomena

W. Somerset Maugham : You see, my dear; goodness is, after all, the greatest force in the world. The Razor's Edge Quotes by W. Somerset Maugham There are times in one’s life where one touches upon a goodness. A time of change the place of liminality. I have been awakened at these times to … Continue reading Sister Philomena

Where Musicians and Writers Collide: Publicity

I finished my Flipside Punk Rock memoir about two years ago. There are so many books coming out about the punk rock days of the late 70's and 1980's. I just feel a bit jaded at this point. All the revival and nostalgia... I got over it about three years ago as well. I am … Continue reading Where Musicians and Writers Collide: Publicity