When I was younger and living in San Rafael, my father occasionally serenaded us. He played guitar and sang. Most often, it was songs by Jim Reeves or Hank Williams- people like that. I say serenade us, but we were not always in the room. The sound carried to all parts of the house. OtherContinue reading “From Serenades to Solos: My Musical Evolution”
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Another example of Judy’s writing
My wife hid much of her life from me for reasons unknown. It has now been six years since she passed, and I continue to find hints and pieces of that unknown life she chose to keep secret. She was the valedictorian of her high school class. She earned “Honors at Entry” for college andContinue reading “Another example of Judy’s writing”
The Scene
I found this short paper in a box of things Judy had saved that I had no idea still existed. She had told me she had taken a creative writing course in college. Here is an example of that writing. I used this short paper as a prompt for my ninth novel. The Sceneby JudyContinue reading “The Scene”
My Christmas mood- now and then
December 20, 2020 The soundtrack of my Christmas memories as a child was largely provided by one Christmas record. This record was by a group you might have heard of, 101 Strings, and was called “Christmas Moods.” At that time, this record became part of my family Christmas memories. It was given as a promotionalContinue reading “My Christmas mood- now and then”
My first year at Cal, Berkeley
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 In my early days at UC Berkeley in 1972, between dodging demonstrations over various things I saw as interruptions to my education, I began to see certain characters who formed the backdrop of my college experience; the extras in my college story. The first impression of Berkeley was provided by theContinue reading “My first year at Cal, Berkeley”
On joining the Weather Underground (www.Wunderground.com)
Monday, June 15, 2020 I have joined the Weather Underground. Not the militant radical one found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_Underground, but this one: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_Underground_(weather_service), an internet-based weather service that uses weather information from volunteer weather station operators. Although both originated at the University of Michigan, that is where the similarity starts and ends. Since I was aContinue reading “On joining the Weather Underground (www.Wunderground.com)”
A brief interlude on the bay at sunset- Then
It was a rare date night with my new girlfriend, Sarah, not for lack of trying, but more for lack of money. Our Trip to Ghirardelli Square was via the Golden Gate Transit Ferry. It was more romantic than it sounds, especially for a couple of high school kids on a limited budget. It wasContinue reading “A brief interlude on the bay at sunset- Then”
Memories of Young Love: The Day a girl I called told me her House House was on Fire
I was busy with newspaper and yearbook obligations as a junior in high school, and I was hoping for something to happen in the romance department. I had been doing a few columns with my long-time friend Paul for our school newspaper. He tended to be more of a serious reporter type than I was.Continue reading “Memories of Young Love: The Day a girl I called told me her House House was on Fire”
Developing an interest in photography- Then
I needed something to set myself apart in high school. I had already mentioned that I had long hair, and eventually, I grew a beard to go along with the look. But that only went so far. I was interested in photography, and I knew the yearbook people were seeking photographers. I was in. PhotographyContinue reading “Developing an interest in photography- Then”
More bumps in the night- Now and Then
The night creeps in, again. Why is that anyway? During the day, I am fine. Life is as it is, and I go with the flow. Then the sun goes down. And I start to doubt everything again. Have I done all I should do? If not, will I get a do-over? Will I thenContinue reading “More bumps in the night- Now and Then”
Memory is the Key 