What are little boys made of? 

• Stinky climbing shoes 
• Delicious made up recipes 
• Piano notes drifting through the house 
• Solo trips to NY 
• Brewing the brew 
• Desperately seeking ponchos for Halloween 
• Sweet early loves 
• Tattoo contemplations 
• Music that offends and delights 
• Big 6'2" hugs 
• Middle of the night snacks 
• Walks in the night, mysterious 
• Laptop addiction 
• Pacific ocean surf for new untried body 
• Friends 
• 18 and our son, Vincent

 That was in 2010!

Now in 2022

What are young men made of?

• Bear hugs that do not injure
• Loving boyfriend
• Meals that nourish both body and soul
• Creative installations on Dia de los Muertos alters
• Eyes that can see the pleasing arrangement/presentation
• Caring gestures to those who need them
• Entrepreneurship instincts 
• Ears that listen deeply 
• Fan of sports shared with loved ones
• Kindness for others 
• 29 and our son, Vincent

Dia de los Muertos

30 years have passed but I recall your face as if it was only yesterday. You had a big heart and maybe it was too big for this world. Your babies have babies. Did you know you are an abuelito many times over? Your girls have the trace of your features and they are beautiful. Your homies are still with us but not all. You are with some of them now. The spirit returns this week of remembrance to visit us who remain in the physical world and I remember you with love dear brother.