My Father’s Race is Run (2010)

My dear friends, as some of you know, for the past 3 months my father has been battling for his life…

Mom Taking Flight — A Love Story (2020)

My mother’s soul took flight last week, as I sat by her side. My sister Susan was resting on the nearby couch, and my sister Audrey with us in spirit, having been with Mom all day. It was not unexpected. Mom was 91, and for three years had been in memory care…

The Beauty of Glass

Dear Shelly,

When I read your email yesterday, I was so moved. And I thought “Jeff, this woman is a precious jewel. Do not let her get away.” And then I instantly felt ashamed. Because that’s entrapment. That’s grasping at what I want, not what the universe wants. And…

What If (We Were Devoted)

What if god told you a secret 
That your beloved spouse was destined 
To be the next Buddha?
The next Christ?
The next Prophet?

Swastika Tattoo

When I was 21 years old I was hitch-hiking from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. I don’t even remember why I was in SLC or why I was heading to ‘Frisco. Those were my Jack Kerouac “On the Road” days.