November 2, 2025
Michael and I received the sad news today that his nephew Marc passed away on October 15th. We don't have a lot of information but not surprisingly, he overdosed. I met Marc in 1968, when I am guessing he was about ten. He was a clever kid - a little Macgyver, as I recall. And he grew up to be a charismatic adult. He lived with Michael and me for about a year when he was in his teens and I always enjoyed my time with him. Over time, he became addicted to drugs and was never able to kick his addiction. I believe the last time I saw him was at a Christmas gathering in 2017. His mother, Joann, had recently returned to Honolulu, after living several years in Florida, and invited us to her condo in Hawaii Kai for dinner. It was a lovely dinner but little did we know that it would be her last Christmas. Joann was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer three days later, and passed away in September 2018. I miss them and remember with fondness the moments I spent with them. They had a impact on my life. Hang loose and wear lipstick... And it has occurred to me that today is All Souls' Day.
