When I was young I lived in San Francisco in a Rastafarian commune. In 1978, we were producing concerts in an old Jewish synagogue at Geary and Fillmore we call the Temple Beautiful or 1839 Geary. To one side of us was the Fillmore West where Bill Graham ran the Read more…
I can’t believe it’s been exactly one year since Falling From The Moon was published. The year started out normal enough with a debut event at my grad school alumni reunion in January. After that there were great book events planned. The Writers Festival and the San Diego Union Tribune Read more…
What have I learned in 2020? Gratitude for a roof over my head, food in the cupboards, a paycheck, and my community that has pulled together in new and exciting ways to be the change for which we have been waiting. I learned, though I did not want to, that Read more…
Jennifer passed away suddenly on December 12. Words are failing me now so I will let Jennifer speak for her amazing self. Her words are always valuable.
As a teenager, I had an old professional camera with accordion extension when you opened it similar to the ones in this photo. It was a hand-me-down camera from my uncle, Svante Löfgren, the Swedish journalist. It was old because he was born in 1918 and spent 80 years as Read more…
A few years back, when the democratic party sent a snail mail survey asking me who I thought should run for Senate from the State of California to replace the seat being vacated by Senator Barbara Boxer, Kamala’s name was not even listed. Under “other,” I wrote in Kamala Harris. Read more…
July 31 through August 2 is the Second Annual Mythologium, a two-and-a-half day conference and retreat for mythologists and mythophiles. Scholars of mythology present their work and spark inspiration through panels, presentations, and social gatherings. Think Plato’s symposium meets mythological studies. A gymnasium for the mythic mind. While this year’s Read more…
Winner of the California Coastal Commission 2020 Climate Video Challenge Winners: Edison and Ashley Jun. Thanks to our youth for breaking it down. To learn more, visit California Coastal Commission.
Today I’m feeling like I’m living in a world that has too many similarities to Germany in the 1930s.. Just so people are clear about me, I support all genders, all races, all immigration status. All types of humans can be good, kind, sharing people or not. I’m not into Read more…
I’m not the sort of person who normally goes around counting my blessings, but with our lives turned upside down due to COVID-19, I’m trying very hard to enjoy the smaller things in my life. Since 50% of my time away from work is spent doing on community meetings, volunteering, Read more…