I tried to reach out to you.
Dad’s Gifts
I felt his absence in the shadows of the house.
I felt his absence in the shadows of the house.
The Loss of My Father
Why did you die so young?
Why did you die so young?
Speaking to my Father (now Deceased)
Sons don’t talk like this to their father, until after he has died.
Sons don’t talk like this to their father, until after he has died.
Morning Views
The thoughts aroused by the sight of the island of Catalina etched on the horizon.
The thoughts aroused by the sight of the island of Catalina etched on the horizon.
Losing His First Crush
Death is inevitable, but how and when it happens carries a deep resonance.
Death is inevitable, but how and when it happens carries a deep resonance.
What’s in a Song
A caregiver's attentiveness allows the introduction of music therapy.
A caregiver’s attentiveness allows the introduction of music therapy.
Afternoon After the Concert
In a moment, one’s life can drastically alter.
In a moment, one’s life can drastically alter.
Laguna Memory Of Ethereal Transcendent Music
This haunted him as crossed the street onto Hollywood Boulevard, and continued on his way.
This haunted him as crossed the street onto Hollywood Boulevard, and continued on his way.
Dinner and the Moon
The father looked out the window at the moon as it rose above the house tops. It was rising large and luminous.
The father looked out the window at the moon as it rose above the house tops. It was rising large and luminous.
Sunset Discontent
Our memories can be sparked by the simplest things and evoke forgotten feelings.
Our memories can be sparked by the simplest things and evoke forgotten feelings.
The Loss of my Father
All that remains is an orphaned heart.
All that remains is an orphaned heart.
The Homeless Man and the Musical Instrument
It seemed to be the last precious object he was clinging to. I began to wonder about its owner: a homeless man.
It seemed to be the last precious object he was clinging to. I began to wonder about its owner: a homeless man.
A Mermaid, a Goddess, and the Scent of Childhood
Night blooming star jasmine takes him back to childhood’s summer days of enchantment.
Ode to Grandmother Hilda
Memories can be sweet and painful.