Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Chateau Roussan

This is a magical place...and many a magical thing happened to me here...

Bust of Nostradamus

Michael J. Husband tribute

On occasion we meet in life people of rare unique personality.


Michael J. Husband - In December 2013, left this world in somewhat obscure and isolated circumstances after enduring the debilitating disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. I had not seen him for a decade, our paths having wandered in different directions. However, I will always recall him as character of warmth and humor, even if at times his eccentricities were difficult. We met in Santa Fe, New Mexico in the late 1970s and became instant friends. His prankster nature and unusual, sometimes sardonic humor reflected my own. At the time of our meeting he was known for bringing avant-garde and art-house cinema to town. He was instrumental in bringing many wonderful films, shown at City Lights Theater. Together we constructed and presented the first “Johnny Detroit’s Brunch & Georgia O’Keeffe Look-Alike Contest” - an event at the City Lights Theater in Santa Fe...sponsored by Michael's local underground newspaper, “The Great Southwestern Fear Of Rejection Society” - September 14, 1979. We also had several two-man showings at local galleries.

Over the years I saw him adopt many a mask and change and morph into various persona - yet always strangely consistent with his colorful nature. I do not think there was a memorial service for him, so I felt a need to somehow leave this tribute. Anybody who knew him will, I am sure, agree that there was some enigmatic quality about him that will remain unforgettable.

Michael J. Husband 1980

Georgia O'Keeffe Look-Alike Poster