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A generational mystery is solved: Jack London & my great-grandfather
Essay on Zocolo Public Square Most of the issues that existed in Oakland in 1910, exist everywhere today. Why did London have such a need to seek revenge on Samuels? What did Samuels represent? Did London’s campaign result in Samuels losing an election? After decades wondering, I finally find out the answers.
“Simple Objects” travels to Sutter County Museum in Yuba City
Opening reception at Sutter County Museum was Friday, Sept. 27th at 6 pm. This is a really sweet museum, reflecting the history of cultures and people from the area. This installation is the 2nd iteration of “Simple Objects: An Excavation.” Christy and I don’t own these objects, despite our intimate connection to each. It’s a…
Frankenstein: preview #1
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A new essay in the Bee, October 15th
Last Sunday was a magical day at Point Reyes National Seashore, learning about shipwrecks along that brutal coast. Weather doesn’t get any better there, no wind, not cold, not hot. My friend and I returned to her Victorian home in Petaluma around 4, to a peaceful, warm afternoon. She left me by myself to savor…
Press visits about the RR Museum Mural/Wide Open Walls
A live visit with Kitty O’Neal on KFBK. A visit from Channel 13 on the first day of @wideopenwalls_ festival.
Making work, writing stuff, Squaw Valley
July 2017: Making work, writing stuff, and just returned from an amazing week with the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley. I’m an alum from 2013, and have attended 3 subsequent years as a roommate of a board member. Best year yet, between the authors, editors, agents, and participants. This is what a community means, and…