No college, no worries. “I never set foot on a college campus, really, until my daughter went to college.” Mark Presbrey Mark always liked taking things apart to see how they worked, […]
He Grinned Like a Grill on a Buick
Life Alterations: Clip, Clip, Clip, Sew, Sew, Sew
The heart cuts and sews our lives, despite our patterns’ chalk lines. You make a life plan—and, as Julia Sweeney said, God said Ha! You think if you’re careful, you can steer […]
New Upside To Downward Dog
I was tired from biking the boards, trudging sand, chasing whales. As I rode home, I hoped I wouldn’t see another whale because—I’d have to stop—again. No matter how tired, thirsty, or […]
She Escaped her Career Cage. Can You?
In my previous essay I spoke of watching for whales when I spotted a hat. It begged for a photo, so I stopped and asked the young lady beneath it, “Do you […]
Falling Backwards Into Joy
At the westernmost of our Long Beach boards, New York Ave, I watched for ospreys hauling freight or whales flaunting weight. I find the west end of the boards rich in such […]
The Gift
Pete Sengenberger recalled his life as a young man searching for a career. His dad wanted him to be an engineer, but Pete wanted to be an architect. So, of course, he […]
His Pants Were Taller Than Me!
“I had fun for sixty-three years.” Warren Pearlman, who never worked a day in his life. I met Robin Sigadel through Hedy, no surprise there; Hedy Page is a social local legend […]
Grinning GarageDoorGary
Is this your work face? Gary: “I’m passionate about it.” Love those words. I came back from a boardwalk bike ride…empty camera in tow. Sometimes I can hardly peddle my way home, […]
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