Something pretty darned amazing unfolded over the past few weeks, and now I have to update the Postscript to the “When the Veil Comes Down” chapter of our new book.   For the three of you who have not read When the Veil Comes Down, here’s a quick recap of that chapter.  In February 2020, I […]

I’m excited to let you know about the upcoming “Conscious Grief” series, a FREE online event hosted by Tara Nash, that begins May 11. You will hear from 25 grief experts and guides. They include authors, mediums, therapists, healers, teachers, leaders and a regular guy like me, speaking on the power of intentional healing, community, […]

SPOILER ALERT:   If you have not yet seen Nomadland (which is winning everything) and don’t want to read one word about it until you do, then stop reading. Otherwise, I don’t give much away in this post.  Hilary and I watched Chloe Zhao’s exceptional film, Nomadland, within days of its release on Hulu.  It’s won […]

Several years ago, back in 2012 I think, I was combing through some of the writings of my grandmother, Henrietta Ellis Case, passed down to me by her daughter, my mother, Barbara.  Henrietta was a prolific writer and a wonderful storyteller as reflected in her many poems, short stories and journals.  I was intrigued by […]

February 14, 2021 Happy Valentine’s Day! Yesterday I was cruising Solana Beach on my new E-Bike, thanks to my son-in-law, Ryan, who hooked me up with a great deal from Laguna Beach Bums. It was a spectacular day and a super-low tide. Wait a minute. As I write this, I realize this may be misconstrued […]

We recently received reach-outs from two of Jimmy’s close friends, both named Evan.  Coincidence?   I think not. Evan C. was one of Jimmy’s best friends growing up in Solana Beach.  They were joined at the hip through elementary, junior high and high school.   T-Ball, Little League, Pop Warner Football, soccer—they did everything together.  As wee-lads, […]

November 10, 2020 As we approach the holidays and the season of giving and gratitude, I want to share a recent experience of mine with a random act of kindness.  As I was pulling my thoughts together, I vaguely remembered a heartwarming article on the subject from a few years ago in the San Diego […]

It’s been over ten years since Steve Date made his film about the letter from my father that was side-railed for over 40 years.   THE FILM-THE LETTER Steve and I are amazed by how his film continues to reach and impact people in unique and different ways.   But we never thought the film could rekindle […]