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The Green Flash
he women at my home gym were pikers compared to the ladies who were power walking along Manhattan Beach’s esplanade. These were, at least according to my friend Lani who lived in town, the 2nd and 3rd wives of the ultra-wealthy who lived in town. Like professional athletes who consider their bodies their money makers they hired a slew of support personnel such as physical trainers, dieticians, and Dr’s to maintain themselves in the peak of physical perfection. It was truly a sight to see these examples of physical perfection, many of them surgically enhanced, speed walking along in sports bra and tights, trying to expend enough calories so perhaps they could have a cup of broth for lunch Continue reading
The Green Flash
My parents’ attic is full of ghosts.
Or so I think when shortly after my mother death I enter the attic of my parent’ house where they have lived for over a half century. Continue reading
The Green Flash
Like Maui I tried to be a good son. But while he was successful in his effort to make the days longer for his mother, I am haunted by my failure. The months of isolation have only served to make me more comfortable with my ghosts, not quiet them. Which is why I call her every day. I know she is no longer here. That doesn’t mean she is not listening. And calling is what dutiful sons do even when you know your mother won’t answer. And perhaps, just perhaps, one day she will answer and let me know I am forgiven for leaving her alone. Continue reading
The Green Flash
Like Maui I tried to be a good son. But while he was successful in his effort to make the days longer for his mother, I am haunted by my failure. The months of isolation have only served to make me more comfortable with my ghosts, not quiet them. Which is why I call her every day. I know she is no longer here. That doesn’t mean she is not listening Continue reading
The Green Flash
Getting into that cab, saying goodbye to Nadine is among the most difficult things I have ever done. I was leaving the person I cherished and loved above all others with no expectation of when or even if I would see her again. That type of goodbye belonged in movies. Not in my life. I managed to put on a brave face through our final embrace. I told her all the lies that one tells someone you love when the future is uncertain. It won’t be long. I will see you before you know it. You are tired of me anyway. We have Zoom. We were both remarkably stoic. Until we were out of sight of each other and then I let the tears flow. Continue reading
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The Green Flash
Chapter 3: Day 2: Dawn According to legend, the god Maui not only created the island paradise we call Hawaii, but he also made the days longer. The story goes that he found his mother Hina, who was normally cheerful, … Continue reading
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