
January 31 our son Solomon lost his life in a car accident in Bangkok Thailand. Every year at this time I write to you Solomon, to share some beautiful moments of your life and celebrate what you brought to Shabda and me, Nicole, Ammon and his family—and all your cousins, friends, sports and music fans and long-time-ago schoolmates.
Dear Solomon, I was thinking about you and music, and Pharrell Williams makes me smile and feel like moving, like I did to your DJ music awhile ago…when I listen to his song from 2013 – HAPPY —
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do…
LAS VEGAS! According to the pictures it was March 27, 2007 that my friend Palden and I flew to Las Vegas to hear you make music and relax at the Hard Rock Café. You set it up so we were VIP’s with a nice room overlooking pools and a waterfall. Once a week you and Chris Clouse played in an outside restaurant – Hard Rock Cafe – there inthe dinner hours. We got in a taxi just before 10. “From 10 pm until way late”
DJ Solomon was the music for STUDIO 54 at the Las Vegas MGM GRANDE.

There was a trail of velvet ropes holding people who wanted to enter, between the lobby entrance and Studio 54. We went to the crowded club doorway. Inside the music pounded. A Hollywood type doorman looked doubtfully at the two women who were clearly over 40… “I’m the DJ’s mom,” I said. He looked amazed, surprised as he’d been all night. “Well, that’s a first!” he laughed and stamped our wrists. Inside it was full out. Loud and peaking—both the energy and the music. After about 5 minutes, with us pressing our way into the second room, past a very small DJ booth, the music stopped. It was less that 60 seconds before Solomon plugged in and turned up the volume on his set. The dancers and arm wavers picked up and went with it, as if he didn’t miss a beat. I turned to Palden and said, “tonight I know that Solomon can do this full time as long as he wants. He’s a pro.”

None of us can forget your passion for boarding—water, snow— You called yourself an adrenalin junkie, loved speeding in your car, on your bike —OOoooo— the beauty of acceleration! This from friend Leila Burrows:

Leila writes me: Every year at this time I find myself remembering Solomon. Our friendship was quick and fast in large part because among other things we shared three loves : Water sports, Snow sports and Nicole… Solomon, I’m sorry my husband Brendan and son William never got the chance to know you. When I learned our baby was a boy, I thought, wonderful! The chance to raise a good man. You were a good man. Although William will never get to shred or go boating with you, we will raise him to be like you: kind, inclusive, generous and fun. We will play in the snow and not take for granted what a gift it is to be alive. I love you, I miss you, I thank you. ❤️ Leila
Your nieces have become amazing girls as the photos show. Maeve was in utero 9 years ago, but Oona had a ride on your shoulders in December 2011. Wish you were here to be with them and teach them a few of your best tricks in the sports world and on the music boards.



In this difficult time of the Covid Pandemic I am glad you don’t have to worry about how the world of music can support you. (Although I’m sure you and Nicole would have a plan!). Live music played in concert halls, City Hall, clubs and outdoor places is so much better than on zoom. I’m wishing you could see the branches with plump green avocados in the garden. Most amazing of all is the banana tree with clusters of new bananas here in Terra Linda! I’ve never seen either fruit in Marin County.


We miss you and appreciate all our great memories when this time rolls around each year. Know you are with us— KNOW I take you with me and share you with all the many friends who love you and will read this.

Thank you, Tamam. I read it, and cried, and thought of Solomon. I miss him too.
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Sending love as the memories of Solomon continue to shine in our hearts. He took me to Berkeley High School prom, and by the end of the night started to DJ. Then all the years growing up at Sufi camp. He was both calm and courageous — a delicate, magical combination of life. 💛🙏💛
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My heart is full after reading this magical tribute….smiling through a veil of tears..
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Dearest Tamam
Thinking of you so very much on this precious day. Your words always move me to tears, both a little sad, but mostly, fill me with joyfulness to know more about the wondrous incredible life of Solomon. Each year, you share a great time you had with Solomon and what a beautiful young man he was to you, Shabda, his family and all those he loved so much. He was so filled with Blessings and shared his light with all who loved him.
May Your New Year Be Filled With Blessings 💖🙏💖
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Thank you Dear Patty, and thanks to Bryan too for his contribution at that time in Bangkok. Love to you!
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I always look forward to these posts, Mama Tamam. So good. My heart is with yours.
Mirabai
Mirabai Starr Author and Speaker http://www.mirabaistarr.com
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I know you know how it is, Mirabai! Looking forward to our talk on Shift. Thank you for including me. Love to you.
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Such a tender, vulnerable, fresh and inspiring post. Thank you for sharing your love of Solomon. Thank you for this additional illumination and example of your life-response; thank you for the care and craft. Your heartfelt storytelling is beautiful, and wise.
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Wow!! 9 years have passed!
Dear sweet Solomon, I remember rolling with your toddler-self on the floor and us giggling and giggling…..
And taking you to baseball games and cheering you on…
Staying with you when your folks were in India…
Witnessing you being a DJ at Burning Man (“The Plug”) and you were so proud to introduce your mom to the large cheering audience who kept rocking on…. I am so happy to have shared these experiences with you
and to see these beautiful photos and memories your mom shares
I miss you and your beautiful smile….
I am sure that smile is carrying on….. ❤️Malika
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