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The Jazz Journey

Posted on January 24, 2012 by gar

In the numbing haze in which I found myself on that fateful day in June 1996 when Mom died, I managed to focus while packing for the trip to L.A. to join my family on that which was most important: … Continue reading →

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A Graveyard Full of Ghosts – Part IV

Posted on September 23, 2011 by gar

Everyone started to look glazed over, the aftermath of too much good food and too much time in the sun.  Reverend Altamont Smith made comments wishing the Hawk family well on their move to the Big City, with particular blessings … Continue reading →

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A Graveyard Full of Ghosts – Part III

Posted on September 16, 2011 by gar

I’m so tired of being alone I’m so tired of on-my-own Won’t you help me girl, just as soon as you can. . . Al Green joined them on the front porch as they slurped peach cobbler a la mode … Continue reading →

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But it’s not OK to snitch

Posted on June 15, 2011 by gar

Young black kids are killing and dying in the streets.  Gun fire echoes on quiet nights, on busy streets, in daylight — bodies fall to the ground.  Killers stand over the fallen triumphantly and pump in more and more.  Then … Continue reading →

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