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The Green Flash
After moving back to his hometown to care for his widowed mother, Danny grapples with the pressures and conflicts of family life. Over dinner, his mother vents about politics, revealing their mutual passion for the world outside their home. As the conversation steers towards Conor and Delilah, their complex marriage and potential alcoholism come to light. Despite his desire to intervene, Danny grapples with the consequences of getting involved. Suddenly, a call from Conor reveals a shocking turn of events: Delilah has left him. Continue reading
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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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The Green Flash
I awake to the sound of distant drums and muffled cheering. I suspect that somewhere on the Ritz’s property a group of native Hawaiians are giving some mainlanders a highly sanitized introduction to their culture. Perhaps a hula demonstration or Luau. I have no desire to get up and join them. It is too corny and I am too tired for any socializing tonight. But I am still wrestling with what brought us here in the first place. Not only the death of Conor but the circumstances that led up to it, how I had missed so much and the role I had played when everything went tits up. Continue reading
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The Green Flash:
Day 1: 8pm . Chapter 1: Well the first days are the hardest days, don’t you worry any more‘Cause when life looks like easy street, there is danger at your doorThink this through with me, let me know your mindWoah-oh, … Continue reading
The Green Flash: Chapter 1
Day 1: 3pm (Continued) It is my nephew, Liam. 6’4”, and despite his twenty-eight years a boyish face with rosy cheeks, dimples, and a beard that only needed to be shaved twice a week. Covid protocols be damned we gave … Continue reading
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