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Steve Pleich expresses how housing is a human right.Photo courtesy of Kindel Media.
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Jason Scorse calls on us to create new stories.Photo courtesy of Suzy Hazelwood
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Sally Grey advises about subscriptions.Photo courtesy of Alleksana.
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Bahia Brunelle shares what she learned about vocal learning.
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Laurie Corn finds the irony in our robotic world.Photo courtesy of agk42
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Michael Collins is concerned about Downtown Santa Cruz.
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Ray Newkirk lives in denial.Photo courtesy of Erik Mclean.
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The late Bruce Scott draws attention to an outspoken, and very wise high school student.Photo courtesy of Alex Dos Santos.
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The late Sigrid McLaughlin gets close to Pancho.Photo courtesy of Petr Ganaj.
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Andy Stusser has a reminder for all of us.Photo courtesy of Ron Lach.
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Robert DeFreitas urges us to separate fact from fiction.Photo courtesy of Agung Pandit Wiguna.
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Steve Pleich expands on a quote from Clint Eastwood.Photo courtesy of Creative Vix
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Jason Scorse has advice for these uncertain times.Photo courtesy of Jeff Stapleton.
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Sally Grey steps into the world of vending machines.Photo courtesy of Nihongraphy.
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Alan Ritch remembers swimming and dancing in a volcano.
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Laurie Corn finally talks about it…Photo courtesy of Amanda Cerni.
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Gretchen Gudenkauf shares her discovery of a remedy.Photo curtsy of Dada Design
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The late Olga Cossi asked, “What day is today?”
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The late Bruce Scott tells about a man with a bright burning spirit.Photo courtesy of Mariana Montrazi.
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The late Sigrid McLaughlin looked into the secret magic of the carpet.Photo courtesy of Tahir.
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The late Jan Harwood and the Raging Grannies reminds us of the painful truth.Photo courtesy of Simon.
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Martha Kendall says Comfort Zones are not all created equal, but we need to push our boundaries whatever they may be.Photo courtesy of the Happiest Face =) .
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Steve Pleich talks about advocacy matters.Photo courtesy of RDNE Stock Project.
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Jason Scorse has good advise for a peaceful respite.
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Bahia Brunelle has observed, and shares what she has earned about, otters.
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Laurie Corn sends a love letter to her children on her 85th birthday,
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Ed Weingold advises, “Patients heal thyselves.”Photo courtesy of RDNE Stock Project.
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The late Olga Cossi had a special guru.Photo courtesy of Ercan Evcimen.
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The late Bruce Scott exemplifies how a good teacher can make a difference.Photo courtesy Max Fischer.
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The late Sigrid McLaughlin tells about her unique experience with a man in uniform.Photo courtesy of Kindel Media.
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Roland Saher says, “No immunity for Big Oil.”Photo courtesy of Emilio Sanchez.
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Jeri Bodemar salutes a silent protester.Photo courtesy of Mikael Blomkvist.
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Steve Pleich talks about Trickle-Down economics.Photo courtesy of Alex Dos Santos.
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Jason Scorse addresses the old economy vs. environment debate.Photo courtesy of Markus Winkler.
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Sally Grey remembers May days in South Dakota.Photo courtesy of Kaboompics.
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Laurie Corn asks, “Was it destiny that we are together?”Photo courtesy of MR Street.
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Ed Weingold says, “This is how Democracies die.”
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Michael Collins is all for the First Amendment.Photo courtesy of Rufina Rusakova.
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The late Bruce Scott reframes a common belief.Photo courtesy of Kelly.
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Peter St. John discovers something about a chance worth taking.Photo courtesy of ACAM.
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Andrea Jones and friend risk life and limb to go where the boys are.Photo courtesy of Olia Danilevich.
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Jeri Bodemar asks on Earth Day, “What are we to do?”
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Steve Pleich reflects on president Trump’s ideas about mail-in ballots.Photo courtesy of Element5 Digital.
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Tim Rudolph agrees that trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.This piece is read by Gary Shapiro.Photo
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Emily Woods speaks from within the confines.Photo courtesy of Kamil Szerlag.
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The late Bruce Scott, as a kid, had questions for the taller people.Photo courtesy of Jessica Lewis.
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Annie Elbin learned at an early age the magic of imagination.
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Andrea Jones’ husband has the last laugh.Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
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Steve Pleich talks about the winds of change.Photo courtesy of Nataliya Vaitkevich.
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Michael Collins says, “What took you so long?” This piece was recorded a day before the March 3rd 2026 unanimous Santa Cruz City Council vote on eBikes.
Photo courtesy of Julius Tejeda.
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Sally Grey wants to know how you are doing.Photo courtesy of Ann H.
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Bahia Brunelle shares a story about harbors and her immigrant family.Photo courtesy of Jon Brunelle.
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Laurie Corn explains the theory of balloon love.Photo courtesy of Clara.
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The late Olga Cossi went “mindsurfing.”Photo courtesy of Bob Ward.
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Ben Strunin takes a new look at animals in the wild.Photo courtesy of Alexas Fotos.
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Tori Johnson says, “Hi, I am flying.”Photo courtesy of Terrance Barksdale.
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The late Bruce Scott learned to speak only when he had something worth hearing.Photo courtesy of Jason Dolin.
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Andrea Jones almost got badgered by well… a badger.Photo courtesy of David Selbert.
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Fir Tim Rudolph, things are looking up.This piece is read by Gary Shapiro (Uncle Gary)Photo courtesy of
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The late Sigrid McLaughlin tells of a surprise miracle.Photo courtesy of Max Andrey.
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A line of music helps Meade Fischer learn to lower the stress level of life.Photo courtesy of Tara Winstead.
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Sally Grey has a special fondness of bookmarks.Photo courtesy of Cottonbro.
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Bahia Brunelle shares her thoughts about dolphins.
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The late Olga Cossi asked should we differ or defer.Photo courtesy of Tara Winstead.
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Jeri Bodemar talks about Tunes that spin inside. (This piece is read by Laurie Corn.)
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The late Bruce Scott brings a smile to a young boy’s face.Photo courtesy of Jeff Weese.
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Meade Fischer takes it all in.Photo courtesy of Skyler Ewing.
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Ed Weingold takes the love of his dog to another level.Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
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Laura Caldwell enjoys the good life in California.Photo courtesy of Yelena Odintsova.
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Michael Collins has something to say.Photo courtesy of Chris F.
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Sally Grey shares her passion for basketball.
Mondays at 9:00 AM at Holy Cross gym, Santa Cruz.Friday 10:00 AM at Ocean View Park in Santa Cruz.
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Bahia Brunelle is inspired and finds hope in the work of one special person.
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Pauline Seales wants to protect the ocean.Photo courtesy of Jan-Rune Smenes Reite.SCruzClimate.orgSurfrider GroupSave Our Shores
January 21, 7 pm; London Nelson Center
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The late Olga Cossi hopes that boys will be men.Photo courtesy of Vika Glitter.
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Laurie Corn is singing in the rain.Photo courtesy of John Detochka.
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The late Jane McCormick Crowley takes heart in a simple truth.Photo courtesy of Oriana Ortiz.
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Andrea Jones remembers Rocco the ruckus rooster.Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
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The late Bruce Scott discovered a third way of being in the world.Photo courtesy of Sandeep Verma.
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Tim Rudolph feels the earth move under his feet. This piece is read by Gary Shapiro. (Uncle Gary)Photo courtesy of Gonzalo Facello.
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Tara Cornelisse likes to imagine the impossible.
Photo courtesy of USFWS – http://www.fws.gov/pacific/news/2001/ohlonetigerbeetle.jpg from http://www.fws.gov/news/newsreleases/R1/26459344-ED64-4053-8D4875A0B422036D.html?CFID=1891758&CFTOKEN=26860432, Public Domain.
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Meade Fischer wishes you a happy holiday.Photo courtesy of Element5 Digital.
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Sally grey shares what she learned about sleep hygiene.Photo courtesy of Olly.
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Bahia Brunelle shares the importance of Rachel Carson in our lives.
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The late Olga Cossi wondered what to do.Photo courtesy of George Golgikh.
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Karen Ehrlich loves her mountain neighbors.Photo courtesy of Kathrin Fischer.
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The late Jane McCormick Crowley reminds us that human right belong to all of us.
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Michael Collins tells it like it is.Photos courtesy of Chris Krohn and Michael Collins.
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Steve Pleich echoes Thomas Jefferson.Photo courtesy of Joey Kyber.
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The late Sigrid McLaughlin received a midnight gift.
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Gilda Zelin smiles as life cycles round.Photo courtesy of Ron Lach.
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Meade Fischer questions cultural traditions.Photo courtesy of Alex Quezada.
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Sally Grey struggles with caffeine.Photo courtesy of Neslihan.
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The late Olga Cossi remembers the time when the environment was not much on people’s mind.
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Bahia Brunelle shares what she learned about monarchs and takes the next step.
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Unhae Langis turns to quilting in her activist life.
The quilts will be exhibited some time next year at the Resource Center for Non-Violence, 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz.They can also be viewed online at Quilt Project: Babies Who Never Made It to Their First Birthday.
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The late Brice Scott gives a lesson in using instinct.
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Ed Weingold waxes on Donald’s Ballroom.Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
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Tim Rudolph wonders, “Has everything become an acronym?”Photo courtesy of Markus Winkler.
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Karen Ehrlich says she’s looked everywhere!Photo courtesy of Kindel Media.
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Sally Grey loves sharing the news.Photo courtesy of Connor Danylenko.
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Bahia Brunelle shares the importance of duck ponds.
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Meade Fischer encourages critical thinking.Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio.
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The late Olga Cossi once wrote this piece called “What’s in a name?”Photo courtesy of Adam Sage.
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Amy McElroy remembers when the music took wings.Photo courtesy of Tú Nguyễn.
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Have you ever wished you could go back and re-do an unpleasant encounter? The late Bruce Scott shows you how.
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Don Perlmutter comes to discover the answer to a simple question.
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Gina Castaneda creates community on the soccer field.Photo courtesy of Aztecas Soccer website: annual soccer camp.
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Jason Scorse addresses the the question of why the US is slow to join the world-wide clean energy movement.
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Karen Ehrlich swears: “This really happened!”Photo courtesy of Mike Bird.
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Sally Grey reflects on the Used-To-Be Town,Photo courtesy of Matreding.
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Alan Ritch has an unlikely friendship with Ashley.
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Bahia Brunelle shares the plight of the California Condor.
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Meade Fischer is inspired by a student.Photo courtesy of Anastasiya Gepp.
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The late Olga Cossi’s life was seeped in olive oil.Photo courtesy of Mareefe.
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Amy McElroy reveals a chilling solitary childhood memory.Photo courtesy of Dennis Ariel.
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The late Bruce Scott talks about his first time truly understanding what compassion means.Photo courtesy of Tara Winstead.
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Sarah Rabkin stands loud for those who are shy and proud.Photo courtesy of Susan Kaufman on Twitter
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Gretchen Gudenkauf remembers her beloved Gumba.Photo courtesy of The Silent Man.
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Jason Scorse says, “Let’s call it what it is!”Photo courtesy of EduRaW.
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Gilda Zelin contemplates birth.Photo courtesy of Alexandro David.
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Laurie Corn has been lucky in the game of Lost and Found.
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For Sally Grey, memories of summer include being barefoot.Photo courtesy of YingSaac.
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Alan Ritch experiences two kinds of Sicilian Agriturismo.
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Meade Fischer tells us how Not to be the fool.Photo courtesy of Dave Garcia
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Brad Kava was one of half million strong.Photo courtesy of Eneida Nieves.
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Sally Munroe remembers the chickens who years ago came to the rescue.
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Sarah Rabkin tells a tale about the stunning power of silence.
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Amy McElroy speaks of a time when her voice was not heard.Photo courtesy of Polina Kovaleva.
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Jason Scorse says our situation is “beyond the pale.”Photo courtesy of Monstera Production.
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Ed Weingold looks into the origin of student debt.Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio.
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Laurie Corn makes sense now of what her college professors once said.Photo courtesy of israwmx.
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Sally Grey remembers what binds us.Photo courtesy of Juan Photo and Video.
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Steve Pleich talks about the shadow of the mushroom cloud.Photo courtesy of Irfan Rahat.
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Bahia Brunelle sets the record straight about the Grey Wolf.
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The late Olga Cossi says, “Here’s what to do when your husband asks ‘What’s for dinner?'”Photo courtesy of Daniela Elena Tentis.
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Ray Newkirk talks about the Fruit of the Devil.Photo courtesy of Fuzzy Rescue.
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The late Bruce Scott changes his tone of speaking to his son.Photo courtesy Kindel Media.
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Sarah Rabkin ponders “Is fighting for peace an oxymoron?”Photo courtesy of RDNE Stock Project.
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Jeri Bodemar is finding peace.Photo courtesy of Septimiu Lupea.
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Amy McElroy listens proudly as her daughter tells of a clash with a classmate.Photo courtesy of RDNE Stock project.
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Ed Weingold is thankful for what we have in Santa Cruz and watchful of the future.Photo courtesy of Jeff Nissen.
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Laurie Corn gives homage to the good professor.
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Jason Scorse says, “The worst is yet to come.”Photo courtesy of Charles Criscuolo.
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Sally Grey remembers the fireworks of her childhood.Photo courtesy of Brett Sayles.
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Bahia Brunelle admires the resiliency of redwoods.
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The late Ilse Rowe, celebrated a special anniversary in 2009.Photo courtesy of Lazarus Ziridis.
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The late Olga Cossi, a writer of books for children and adults, once said, “How foolish I am.”Photo courtesy of Aleksandar Pasaric.
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The late Bruce Scott found a way to free himself from beliefs that held him back.Photo courtesy of Alexandro David.
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Sarah Rabkin notes, “There’s more than one way to make an impact in world affairs.”Photo courtesy of Nataliya Vaitkevich.
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Jeri Bodemar believes in the power of asking.Photo courtesy of Ann H.
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Pirate Dan de Malformed makes music to change lives.Photo courtesy of Jonathan Cooper.
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Laurie Corn remembers the days before plastic.Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
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Jason Scorse comments on the “Enemy Within.”Photo courtesy Yan Krukau.
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The late Sigrid McLaughlin has a key to the mystery of the two Erikas.Photo courtesy of Friede Dia.
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Bahia Brunelle shares her memories of North Beach.
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Sally Grey remembers some of her best showers.Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
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Olga Cossi once said, “Extra! Extra! Don’t read all about it.”Photo courtesy of Madison Inouye.
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The late Bruce Scott tells how Liam’s fire was put out by school children.Photo courtesy of Mikhail Nilov.
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Steve Pleich gets real about housing.Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
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Jeri Bodemar asks, “Does endless repetition by the media make ideas real?”Photo courtesy of Brett Sayles.
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Jen Walker ponders kitten season in the animal shelter.Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
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Sarah Rabkin advises how to be your truest activist self.Photo courtesy of Polina.
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Laurie Corn’s bucket list is gone… in a good way.Photo courtesy of Suzy Hazelwood.
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Jason Scorse warns, “Now we are the bad guys.”Photo courtesy of Rosemary Ketchum.
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For Elliot McWhinnie, a certain Mothers Day was life changing.Photo courtesy of Cottonbro Studio.
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Bahia Brunelle shares what she learned about an upside down creature.
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Sally Grey recalls the childhood adventures she had in the Fall River of South Dakota.Photo courtesy of Chris F.
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The late Olga Cossi asked, “Remember me?”Photo courtesy of Efrem Efre.
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The late Bruce Scott once found himself in jail with no bail.Photo courtesy of Ron Lach.
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Meade Fischer questions parent’s roles and responsibilities in today’s techie world.Photo courtesy of Matheus Bertelli.
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The late Jane McCormick Crowley reflects on the effects of language.
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Sally Wing ironically considers herself a failure when it comes to foster care for dogs.Photo courtesy of Brett Sayles.
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Sarah Rabkin finds her own creative way to be a quiet activist.Photo courtesy of Karolina Grabowska.
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Alan Ritch enjoyed two processions on Good Friday when he was in Italy.
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Laurie Corn asks, “When is a grandma not a grandma?”
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If you are thinking of getting your kids bunnies for Easter, Erin Conway has good advice.Photo courtesy of Mike Bird
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Ray Newkirk asks, “What IS a Patriot?”Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
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Bahia Brunelle shares about the secretive salamander.
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Sally Grey remembers Saturdays at the movies.Photo courtesy of Tima Miroshnichenko.
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The late Olga Cossi says farewell to a dear friend.Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio.
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The late Bruce Scott looked back on the life of a childhood friend.Photo courtesy of Saeid Anvar.
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Harrison Herzog has some advice for fellow coffee lovers.Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk.
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In elementary school Elliot Eliyah McWhinnie discovers something elementary about how to find peace in your every day life.Photo courtesy of Narda Yescas.
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Shell Oceana discovers that from tranquility can immerse many possibilities.Photo courtesy of Kate Strilchuk.
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Jason Scorse says, “Have the courage to call it what it is.”Photo courtesy of Polina Kovaleva.
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Sarah Rabkin remembers that quiet thing that changed history.
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From her home, Gayle McCallum hears music in everything.Photo courtesy of SevenStorm JUHASZIMRUS.
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Ray Newkirk is a squid who recently decided that Punk can save the world.Photo courtesy of Polina Zimmerman
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Bahia Brunelle shares how she discovered Aloe Vera.
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Sally Grey is aching for the light.Photo courtesy of Lennart Wittstock.
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The late Olga Cossi said, “Enjoy your second childhood.”Photo courtesy of Marcus Aurelius.
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The late Bruce Scott muses on the concept of “the non-age” of innocence.Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
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Steve Pleich talks about education.Photo courtesy of Tima Miroshnichenko.
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The late Lee Marshall looked into the Hemlock Society and Compassion and Choices.Photo courtesy of Michaela St.
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Jason Scorse explains what meritocracy should really mean.Photo courtesy of Ekaterina Bolovtsova.
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Laurie Corn reveals the real reason for making art.
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Alan Ritch hopes for a reconstructed culvert on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz.
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Sally Grey talks about this disposable society.Photo courtesy of Robert So.
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For Jeri Bodemar, swimming in the morning is the time of deep reflection.Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio.
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The late Olga Cossi epitomizes the word “Enough.”Photo courtesy of Karolina Grabowska.
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For the late Bruce Scott, conflict with his son goes soft.Photo courtesy of Vlada Karpovich.
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Don Coolman tells how he became a fan of Shakespeare.Photo courtesy of Mike Bird.
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Nga Trinh-Halperin shares what the SC Animal Shelter means to her and her dog Maverick.
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Jason Scorse says that politics needs to be messy.Photo courtesy of Yan Krukau.
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Sally Grey shares her observation of common spaces.Photo courtesy of Clément Proust.
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Alan Ritch learns about the walls and windows in Lompoc.
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Steve Pleich talks about a welcoming community.Photo courtesy of Enes Türkoğlu.
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Bahia Brunelle shares her thoughts on dreams and designs.
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Pauline Seales was at West Cliff when the Big Waves hit.
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Jeri Bodemar shares her view on what it is to be human.Photo courtesy of Min An.
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The late Sigrid McLaughlin tells of a haunting experience.Photo courtesy Vedant Srivastava.
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Steve Nagle is back with part II of the adventures with Olli the Orangutan.
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The late Bruce Scott points out what we need to remember about children.Photo courtesy of Alexander Grey.
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The late Olga Cossi once wrote what the New Year meant to her and it is still valid for many of us today.Photo courtesy of Anna Shvets.
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Jason Scorse reminds us of our racist legacy.Photo courtesy of Kelly.
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Alan Ritch wishes the MacKenzie Family a Sweet Retirement.
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Thanksgiving has come and gone this year. But it is never too early or too late to give thanks for those we love. Don Perlmutter, in rediscovering something he once wrote, shares his feelings on a Thanksgiving past.Photo courtesy of My Foodie.
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Steve Pleich reflects with optimism on the coming new year.Photo courtesy Tara Winstead.
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Of all the bridges, the Golden Gate is special to Bahia Brunelle.
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Sally Grey says, “I am missing a year.”Photo courtesy of Cottonbro Studio.
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Jeri Bodemar practices her own style of blessings.Photo courtesy of Thomas Shockey.
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Vicente has some shopping advise for your holiday season.Photo courtesy of Jose Martin Segura.
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The late Olga Cossi, explained that she had hands like a working woman.Photo courtesy of Rodolfo Clix.
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Don Coolman offers his discovery for maneuvering in traffic, both on the highway and the sidewalk.Photo courtesy of Sunami.
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The late Bruce Scott witnesses a moment between a father and daughter.Photo courtesy of Juan Pablo Serrano.
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Jason Scorse, a long-time Vegan, tells us what Veganism has to offer.Photo courtesy of Justin Muhinda.
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Jude Todd compares our holiday consumerism to the practices of an older culture.Photo courtesy of Tim Douglas.
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Alan Ritch remembers his mother-in-law’s last home.
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Steve Pleich talks about the best and worst of times.
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Bahia Brunelle talks about the wonders of walking.
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Ray Newkirk says, “Read’em, don’t ban’em.”Photo courtesy of Radis B
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Sally Grey shares about her debate debacle.Photo courtesy of Yan Krukau
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Sarah Rabkin and her neighbors renew their democratic experience.
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The late Olga Cossi shares something that is out of this world.Photo courtesy of Blue Bird.
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The late Sigrid McLaughlin helps a young Buddhist to help her!Photo courtesy of Samson Lee.
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John Beisner reminds us of the power of labels.Photo courtesy of Polina Zimmerman.
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Ed Weingold gives the Electoral College an F for democracy.
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Alan Ritch discovers seasonings in the off-season.
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Jan Harwood and the Raging Grannies were and are singing about the Precautionary Principle.Photo courtesy of Markus Spiske.
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Jason Scorse asks how much is really known about our mastery over our thoughts and actions?Photo courtesy of Vie Studio.
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Patrice Vecchione observes imagination’s green growth.
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Bahia Brunelle shares the story of the Lineman’s Cabin.
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Sally Grey remembers a sunny October evening.Photo courtesy of Wilson Malone.
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The late Olga Cossi tells us what being smart really means.
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The late Sigrid McLaughlin develops a special relationship with a … hat.Photo courtesy of Felix Mittermeier.
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Ed Weingold says, “Let’s Save Democracy.”
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Marco speaks on the real cost of drugs.Photo courtesy Mart Production.
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Don Coolman shares his observation of a game of tag.Photo courtesy of Cottonbro Studio.
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Sally Grey remembers listening to the radio years ago.Photo courtesy of Levent Simsek.
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Sally Munroe sees summer’s end through the eye of an artist.Photo courtesy of Andre Furtado.
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Bahia Brunelle shares her fascination with her grandmother’s Baklava.
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The late Bruce Scott is witness to what real listening is.Photo courtesy of Keira Burton.
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Laurie Corn is searching for the wandering muse.Photo courtesy of Suzy Hazelwood.
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Sally Grey remembers the lilacs of her youth.Photo courtesy of Pille Kirsi.
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The late Sigrid McLaughlin recalled meeting an American POW.
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Elizabeth Mullins speaks to her students.Photo courtesy of Lee Loo The First.
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Ed Weingold studies life on the planet Mirth.Photo courtesy of Markus Spiske.
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Don Coolman reflects on the loss of two friends.Photo courtesy of Francesco Ungaro.
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Ray Newkirk discovers the connection between “enlightenment” and “endarkenment.”Photo courtesy of Beauty With Pixels.
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Kathleen Eschen-Pipes shares her views on the Democratic National Convention.Photo courtesy of Element5 Digital.
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Jeri Bodemar looks for ways to center, connect, and contribute our unique gifts.
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Raina Chelise’s initial fear blossoms into a thriving career.Photo courtesy of Van Tay Media.
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The late Olga Cossi needed a special friend for a special job.Photo courtesy of Florian Doppler.
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Alan Ritch worked on barbed wire fences in after a major wild fire.
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Sally Grey tells her story of water.Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
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The late Dennis Etler reminds us that how we view the past determines how we make the future.Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
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Steve Pleich talks about the fading shadow of nuclear war.
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Steve Nagle is on the road again making mischief with his good buddy, Ollie.
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Bahia Brunelle shares her connection with Vogue Lanes.
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Dominique Teixiera has a good reason for raggin’ on.Photo courtesy of Karolina Kaboompics.
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The late Olga Cossi shares the story of the pink toothbrush.Photo courtesy of Ron Lach.
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Steve Pleich Talks About Ageism.Photo courtesy of Ron Lach.
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Jeri Bodemar offers a reflection on wild violets.Photo courtesy of Tom Fisk.
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Alan Ritch remembers the worst Montana wildfire.
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Laurie Corn remembers her sister.Photo courtesy of Soumadeep Sas.
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Jason Scorse has a clear warning for the 2024 election.
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Karen Ehrlich tries to save her Dad while he tries to save her!Photo courtesy of rovenimages.com.
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Jane McCormick Crowley remembers a 4th of July from days gone by.Photo courtesy of Anete Lusina.
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Ed Weingold shares the true story of Adlai Stevenson and the manhole cover.
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Raina Chelise had the best birthday present ever.Photo courtesy of Daniel Moises Magulado.
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In this piece, the late Olga Cossi recalls incidents at the campground.Photo courtesy of Matt Hardy.
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Patrice Vecchione remembers the black painted box.Photo courtesy of Max Fischer.
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As a teenager, Laurie Corn was ahead of her time.Photo courtesy of kseniachernaya.
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Tim Rudolph is puzzled by women’s hair.Photo courtesy Engin Akyurt.
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Jason Scorse says, “Do more for the coming historic election.”Photo courtesy of Mikhail Nilov.
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Paul Karrer goes to prison.Photo courtesy of Ron Lach.
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Sally Grey bemoans a lost art.Photo courtesy of John-Mark Smith.
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Steve Pleich shares his experience with the Grand Jury.Photo courtesy of RDNE.
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The late Jane McCormick dedicated her life to peace. In this piece she asked, “When will we ever learn.”Photo courtesy of Koolshooters.
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Laurie Corn speaks in defense of civil liberties and human rights.Photo courtesy of Minan.
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Martha Kendall shares her experience in the courtroom.Photo courtesy Katrin Bolovtsova.
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Jason Scorse offers clarification on the Israel/Gaza situation.Photo courtesy of Cottonbro.
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Ziggy Renfler Bregman sees a sign of hope in the art and teaching of Corita Kent.
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Bahia Brunelle shares her memories of sweet peas.
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Meade Fischer takes a look at blind following.Book mentioned, Eric Hoffer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass MovementsPhoto courtesy of Luis Quintero.
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Steve Pleich asks, ” What is the most important day in your life?”Photo courtesy of RDNE Stock Project.
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Tim Rudolph shares his insights in being a job site laborer.Photo courtesy of Yury Kim.
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Author and teacher Patrice Vecchione recalls seeing a mountain lion. This piece is inspired by her weekly Monterey Herald column A Walk About Town. Recorded and edited by Mathilde Rand for First Person Singular.
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Moondance witnesses a neighbor’s eviction.Photo courtesy of Aaron Brewer.
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Meade Fischer learned something when comparing debates from the 60’s and those of today.Photo courtesy of Markus Winkler.
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Colleen Shaw speaks the unspoken word.Photo courtesy of Jill Wellington.
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Jason Scorse says, “The choice in November is clear.”
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Unhae Langis takes heart in Youth v Gov.The film Youth v. Gov explores the inspiring journey of the 21 youth plaintiffs of Juliana vs. US. The Santa Cruz film screening will take place on Friday, April 26, 7 pm at the 418 Project Theater, 155 River St, Santa Cruz.
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Bahia Brunelle is intrigued by her husband’s uncle.
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Sally Grey loves to talk about pockets.Photo courtesy of World Spectrum
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The late Olga Cossi raised the question of raisin bran.Photo courtesy of Polina Tankilevitch
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Tricia Stone (Zenone) finds that destiny sometimes has its own plans.Photo courtesy of Craig Adderley
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The late Sigrid McLaughlin shares a stunning experience.Photo courtesy of Alex Gállego.
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Laurie Corn asks, “What should we keep?”Photo courtesy of Giallo.
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Gretchen Gudenkauf has her ideas about Spring.Photo courtesy of Madison Inouye.
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Colleen Shaw says, “Beware of the Corporate Cube.”Photo courtesy of Tima Miroshnichenko.
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Raquel Jolio dedicated this piece to her professor Terry Terar.Photo courtesy of Stephen Leonardi.
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Jason Scorse is clear. He says Americans have only on job in 2024,
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Sally Grey cleaned out her closet.Photo courtesy of RDNE.
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The late Olga Cossi said, “Give him another chance.”
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Meade Fischer asks, “Paper, plastic, or…”Photo courtesy Borko Manigoda.
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Tim Rudolph talks about the Banana Lama.Photo courtesy Pixabay
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Madeline Hnatowich Dean looks at ten years in a bottle. This program was co-produced by the late Margie Kern-Marshall.Photo courtesy of Markus Spiske.
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Laurie Corn follows red shoes through the streets of Paris.Photo courtesy of Cottonbro Studio.
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As a young child, Steve Nagle already knew he wanted to work with animals.
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Sally Grey gives us he take on heroes.Photo courtesy Anna Tarazevich.
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Colleen Shaw mentions the unmentionable.Photo courtesy Castorly Stock.
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Jason Scorse says, “Do more for the coming historic presidential election.”
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Erin Conway has a plea to help our furry animal friends.Photo courtesy Mia X.
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Several years ago the late Olga Cossi shared her experience at her first peace march. Her message still rings true today.
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Bahia Brunelle ‘s winter coat brings up many memories.
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Ed Weingold says, “Django Reinhardt to the rescue.”Photo of guitar courtesy of Quõc Bão.
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Martha Kendall explains how she spends the best minute of each day.
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Laurie Corn reveals what can happen when you write a memoir.
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Colleen Shaw takes the word “handsome” to a new level.Photo (not of Colleen) courtesy Teona Swift.
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Madeline Hnatowich-Dean goes into the blind.
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Jason Scorse sheds light on a dark subject.Photo courtesy Nothing Ahead
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Faviana Ochoa discusses our good nature.Photo courtesy Lisa Fotios.
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Sally Grey plays Persimmon, Persimmon.Photo courtesy Pixabay.
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Several years ago, Olga Cossi recorded how she received a big surprise.Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio.
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Bahia Brunelle taps into her invincible summer.
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Jeri Bodemar calls in her companions for the day.
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For Don Perlmutter, an organic chemistry class brings up a troubling memory.Photo courtesy of Tom Fisk.
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Alan Ritch recalls a link between Innisfree and Coventry.
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Colleen Shaw found her own way of dealing with world troubles.
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Barbara Yates recalls a true story from her travels.Photo courtesy David Brown.
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Jason Scorse says, “We, the public, have a clear responsibility.”Photo courtesy Cottonbro Studio.
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Maybe this year Karen Ehrlich got more than she wished for.
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Fundraiser? Dennis Spear has a better idea.Photo courtesy Karolina Grabowska.
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Sally Grey asks, “What’s That Smell?”Photo courtesy of Cottonbro Studio.
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Jeri Bodemar reflects on Twilight Time.Photo courtesy of João Saplak.
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Often sharing her wisdom, the late Olga Cossi said, “I am of that age.”Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
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Laurie Corn wants to time travel back to the 1940s when she first saw her late husband.Photo courtesy Pixabay.
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Forrest Zenone is one of the youngest epicurians of exotic foods.Photo courtesy of SenuScape.
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Steve Pleich shares his anthem for the homeless.
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In this piece written several years ago, Colleen Shaw shared with millions of women how she was growing.Photo courtesy of RDNE Stock Project.
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Dennis Spear says, “Chocolate talks.”Photo courtesy Rahel R.
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Sally Grey is planning for the future.Photo courtesy of Cottonbro studio.
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Barbara Yates reminds us that we might all be instruments of a higher source.Photo courtesy of Анастасия Триббиани.
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Bahia Brunelle shares some of her camping adventures.
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Told by the writer, this is the story of Holly Cat.
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Laurie Corn gets an inkling of the future.Photo courtesy of Ron Lach.
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Marco Poehner says, “Eat locally-grown avocados… and here’s why.”Photo courtesy Matthias Oben.
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The late Sigrid McLaughlin’s yellow necklace evokes a precious memory.Photo courtesy of Furkanfdemir.
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Jason Scorse says some of America’s left have lost the plot on Israel.Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
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The late Olga Cossi often had great insights and wonderful observation. Let’s listen to what she was thinking when she was observing ants.Photo courtesy of Thang Cao.
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Sally Grey shares the adventures of her first red car.Photo courtesy Garvin St Villier.
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Meade Fischer wants to hear your opinion.
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Bahia Brunelle tells us the background story of George and Gracie.
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Listen to a story about a dog named Jasper by Steve Nagle.
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Jeri Bodemar shares the meaning of Dahlia blossoms.
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Molly Margulies remembers her first Summer back in Santa Cruz.Photo courtesy of Solodsha.
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Alan Ritch comments on a rural English funeral.Photo courtesy of RDNE Stock Project.
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The late Sigrid McLauglin told us one story of longevity.Photo courtesy of Julia Volk.
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Nancy LaFortune remembers this special day.Photo courtesy of Monstera.
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In the sixties, Laurie Corn once danced to a different beat.Photo courtesy of Shardar Tarikul.
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Meade Fischer thinks about complexity and the economy.Photo courtesy of Vlada Karpovich.
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Alan Ritch eulogizes an obscure Romanian artist.
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In this First Person Singular piece written many year's, Olga Cossi shares a social interaction and she asks, "How much pleasure do you get out of a dollar?"
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Jason Scorse shines some light on today's gaslighters.
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Sally Grey shares her grandmother's recipe for rubber dumplings.
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Mari Lynch shows there are many ways to be a hero.
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Margie Kern-Marshall inadvertently helps her grandson with his secret wish.
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Bahia Brunelle has something to say about trivia.
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Annie Emblem learns at an early age the magic of imagination.
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Andrea Macon asks, "When does a chicken capon become a chicken caper?"
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The late Olga Cossi tells us about Italian spontaneity.
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Meade Fischer investigates crocodile morality.
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Steve Pleich talks about Oppenheimer and Hiroshima.
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Alan Ritch asks, "Isn't she beautiful?"
As the photo of Charis is not in public domain, we are posting a black and white photo from the author of this piece.
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Jason Scorse warns: Be wary of polished politicians, bar none.
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Mari Lynch discusses an important aspect of bike safety and protocol.
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Margie Kern-Marshall recalls some tunes of childhood.
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Bahia Brunelle discovers the healing power of compassion.
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Sigrid McLaughlin tells the story of her mandolin.
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Jeri Bodemar and her (now late) husband Scott get their ducks in a row.
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Laurie Corn asks, "Are there too many artists?"
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Steve Pleich talks about Surveillance Technlogy and Personal Privacy.
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Tim Rudolph shares an important question.
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Sally Grey tells the story of a terrifying tissue.
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Sara Carville runs for her life.
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Peter St John discovers the secret to the simple way.
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Bahia Brunelle encourages us to laugh out loud.
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The late Jane McCormick Crowley took heart in a simple truth.
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Laurie Corn says, "Pop Art is the pits!"
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Steve Pleich talks about the Second Face of War.
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In 2016, Jeri Bodemar shared some of her concerns about the environment. With an update in 2023.
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Sami Corn looks in the mirror for a glimmer of the future.
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The late Sigrid McLaughlin talked nature with young people in China.
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Sally Grey recounts some of the many homestead stories.
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Bahia Brunelle explores the connection between skydiving and singing.
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Jason Scorse gives credit where credit is due.Photo courtesy of Markus Spiske
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Laurie Corn is confounded and obsessed while painting in France.
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Peter St John discovers something when on the threshold of a brilliant idea.Photo courtesy of Kampus Production
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The late Olga Cossi said, "There is a right way to do everything."Photo courtesy of Dawit Bogale
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Noah Miska is optimistic about the future of the planet.Photo Courtesy of markus Spiske
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Margie Kern-Marshall is the resident kid in the house of grown-ups.
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Martha Kendall's world travels reveal a fresh realization.
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Sally Grey joined the Ladies of the Club.Photo Courtesy Nikita Nikitin
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Alan Ritch explains why he he discarded most of his slides.
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Steve Pleich talks about honoring labor.Photo courtesy of Karolina Grabowska
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Jason Scorse says, "Ageism is old."Photo courtesy of Helena Lopes.
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In High School, Laurie Corn was just too old.Photo courtesy of Max Fischer.
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A cafe at UCSC's Pogonip Reserve? Give a listen to Kevin Heuer's unique idea.Photo courtesy of Amy Farías
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For Samantha Gallardo, the best decision did not come easy.Picture courtesy of Blue Arauz.
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Teri Ketchie goes back to a place she knows so well.
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For Jacob Crandall first-hand experience strengthened his resolve.Photo Courtesy of Life Matters
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Joseph Knighton learns about the bridge between what is here and the eternal.
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Alan Ritch sees environmental art on West Cliff in Santa Cruz.
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Jason Scorse has a healthful recipe for the Republican Party.Photo courtesy Cottonbro Studio.
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Robin Lee Davidson smiles in the middle of a green and brown wedding?Phot courtesy of Cottonbro studio.
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Kaya Henkes-Power learned that some things are not negotiable.Photo courtesy of the Vie Studio.
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Roland Saher uses his money to fight climate change.
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Martha Kendall admits she is proud of her addiction.Photo courtesy of Cottonbro Studio.
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The late Dick Harrah proves that he was a hot teacher.Photo courtesy of Francis Seura.
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Casey Sustaita-Paz at an early age discovered the way to find and express himself.Photo courtesy of Elina Sazonova.
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Steve Pleich talks about International Women's Day and the right to choose.Photo courtesy of Katie Godowski
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Bahia Brunelle shares a special view on marriage.
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The late Sigrid McLaughlin discovered the secret of the roosters.
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Elnaz Sarbar Boczek shares her encounter with Potzilla. Featured picture courtesy of Kamshotthat.
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Laurie Corn witnesses a struggle in the forest.
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After spinning wheels, Martha Kendall has a moment of pure love in sunny Spain.
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Dick Harrah is lost in the mysteries of an ancient city.Photo courtesy of Andre Manuel
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The late Olga Cossi asked, .....Photo courtesy of Daniel Andraski
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Sally Grey has a love of Canasta, but can she win....?
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Steve Pleich talks about downtown Santa Cruz.Photo courtesy Marcelo Leito
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Alan Ritch observes the retreat of West Cliff in Santa Cruz
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Ann McKenzie shares her concern about cutting trees.
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Although "No child left behind" is not the current song of educational policy, Paul Karrer's warning still holds.
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Jeri Bodemar reimagines the name ISIS from terror to compassion.
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Magic can be found almost anywhere. For Patrice Vecchione magic once upon a time made its appearance in miniature,
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Marc Perry awakes every morning in the twilight zone.
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Sally Grey shares how her Brownie leader influenced her like a second mother
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Alan Ritch points out the signs of political microclimates.
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Margie Kern Marshall has a child's memory of a special aunt.
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Bahia Brunelle recalls the invigorating time when she swam with sea lions.
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Unhae Langis speaks to Life."This is a prayer conceived at dawn as my subconscious was working through the nested circles of being that is Life. It is informed by Lyanda Haupt's book Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit and Lauren Shufran's The Buddha and the Bard."
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Laurie Corn remembers the crisis before New Year's 2000.
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For Don Perlmutter it is curtains for an old keepsake.
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The late Jane McCormick Crowley finds insights in the most unusual places.
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Linnet Harlan, a playwright, conveys a momentous scene in a Christmas play.
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Meade Fischer believes that beliefs are not always believable.
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The late Eda Balsam speaks to the young activists of the world.
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Sally Grey unearths a nugget from her distant past.
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Several years ago, Trey was an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison. He recorded this piece at that time. Trey divided his live into Before and After.
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Alan Ritch sees the writing on the window in this piece he called Corolla Corollary.
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Margie Kern-Marshall recalls how it was all mixed up in the 50s.
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Several years ago Nick was an inmate at Salinas Valley State prison. He recorded this piece at that time while he was waiting to see what was next.
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Now in her 80's, Laurie Corn is living the reality of her existential crisis of the sixth grade.
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The late Bruce Scott, a psychotherapist in Santa Cruz, takes a stand for the children of the world.
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Natalie Serber recalls her young daughter's sense of fashion.
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Every November, Sally Grey has this memory of school lunches.
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Judy Geer and Nancy Abbey are concerned about the representation of Cuba in the US media.
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Recorded several years ago at Salinas Valley State prison, Randle found out what truly matters to him.
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Alan Ritch shares the history of Burnham's Torquay.
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Margie Kern-Marshall has a surprise for her young daughter.
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Bahia Brunelle says that music is everywhere and for everyone.
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Meade Fischer does not like the constant swing of the pendulum.
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Laurie Corn's young friend is doing time for children.
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Ray Newkirk hopes to build together on what we have in common.
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Natalie Serber, a writer and mother, there is no masking the challenge of Halloween.
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Monterey Bay author Patrice Vecchione says, "X marks the spot."
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In a story Olga Cossi shared several years ago, we learn that trust is not forgotten.
Olga Cossi was a story teller who wrote many inspiring books.
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Recorded several years ago at Salinas Valley State Prison, Million shares an important teaching for life.
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Sally Grey shares how she learned to love the band Chicago.
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Alan Ritch remembers Aunty Mag and the Soroptimists.
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Recorded several years ago at Salinas Valley State Prison, Eddie shares the importance of mail day.
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Margie Kern Marshall wonders, "Is this an asset or a liability?"
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Bahia Brunelle is in a unique garden sharing community.
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Steve Pleich has something to share about Public Transit in Santa Cruz.
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Nancy Levine asks, "What is it with these twin beds?"
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Sami Corn questions the safety of our historic Santa Cruz Civic Center.
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The late Olga Cossi shared an amazing creativity preparing meals. Here is here vegan way to cook ravioli.
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While in Salinas Valley State Prison, Coleman's perspective of waiting changed.
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Jason Scorse says the political reality in this country is upside down.
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In this earlier piece, Patrice Vecchione reflects on Emily and wonder.
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Sally Grey shares her love of basketball.
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Jason Scorse asks, "Why are those of the majority opinion Not in power?"
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Several years ago, Kennedy Tripp recorded this piece, asking "Will we learn from the past?"
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Margie Kern-Marshall, in the 70's, was running on 2 cylinders.
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Bahia Brunelle wrote this piece in homage of Ms. Chavez
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In this piece written several years ago, Patrice Vecchione remembered her father and the intoxication of inspiration which still resonates today.
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Sally Grey shares the circumstances that made her a Democrat.
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Jason Scorse warns Americans about what might come.
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Alan Ritch talks about 10th century air conditioning.
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Margie Kern-Marshall gets on eyeful at a feast.
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Jand McCormick Crowley is on longer with us, but her wise words are.
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With years of experience, Olga Cossi shares with us the perfect way to eat cherries.
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David Anthony, teacher of African American History at UC Santa Cruz, remembers the years of his son's coming of age. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Marco Poehner, an educator, asks: "What kind of learner are you?" Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Jason Scorse is not inclined toward optimism in our current political scene. Produced by Laurie Corn
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The late Bruce Scott was a psychotherapist in Santa Cruz and author of the book Being Real: an ongoing Decision. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Bahia Brunelle shares her story of the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz.
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Nathan Kennedy, a software quality assurance engineer, sings a silent song of peace. Produced by Marsea Marcus, Margie Kern-Marshall and Laurie Corn.
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Sheryl Kern-Jones reveals one of the secrets of her mother's long life. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Laurie Corn tells a story pulled from the year four of her mind
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Paul Johnston shares how Santa Cruz residents are helping refugees. (co-written by Ellen Murtha)
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Molly Tierney finds solace at the end of the day. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Long time contributor to First Person Singular, in this piece from 2015, Olga Cossi shares a story of her husband's encounter in a grocery store.
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Tim Rudolph, a Santa Cruz poet inspired by Ed Abbey, Gary Snyder, and the perfect Burrito, asks, "Fight or Flight?"
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Jason Scorse points out what is debatable about the GOP wanting to pull out of debates. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Alan Ritch regrets the loss of a familiar tree at Westcliff Drive.
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Will Hangin says it is not just redwoods, the eternal sunshine, blue skies, and the surf that attracts people to Santa Cruz. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Bahia Brunelle had the audacity to wear Palazzo pants in Paris.... or did she?
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Jeri Bodemar wants to make meaning out of life's trials and tribulations.
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Laws do change. Years ago, Bruce Scott witnessed in court a prelude to today's mores. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Brian Hansen, a software engineer, uses his creative mind to solve a mystery. (Read by Sami Corn) Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Laurie Corn tells the story of how she was almost famous.
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Gillian Greensite talks Measure F in Santa Cruz.
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Nancy LaFortune shares an important and memorable event in her childhood.
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Jason Scorse advises we better look up to see where the right wing is headed. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Patrice Vecchione reflects on the seasonal color.
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Maria Fofanova, an athlete, competes with a stereotype her first days on campus. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Paul Karrer kills something, in a good way. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Tim Rudolph shares what he thinks is the greatest book in the world.
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Laurie Corn recalls the best Mothers Day of her life.
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Veronica Negron honors her mother. This piece is read by Cynthia Strauss. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Meagan B Newman, and her family, is waiting... This piece is read by Alice Borjiet. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Steve Pleich Talks about standing with Ukraine.
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Jason Scorse speaks to how the Ukranian crisis again emphasizes our dependence on fossil fuel. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Marco Poehner, a teacher in Monterey, gives advice to all voters for all elections. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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When X marks the spot in the art of Alan Ritch's ex, he talks about it.
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Bahia Brunelle shares a conversation about conservation.
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Leah Shrifter says, "When you marry, you marry the "whole" family.
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With a full lunch crowd at the cafe, Olga Cossi, morning chef, gets herself in hot water. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Jeri Bodemar, an artist, gets her inspiration from looking up
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Kathryn Petrocelli, a writer and a teacher, gives a child's perspective to an ancient and hallowed ritual. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Molly Tierney tries to be a good homemaker with a French accent. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Sandra Owen learns something important when listening to her young nephew. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Laurie Corn reveals the secret behind her life-long love of walking.
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Jason Scorse is not crying wolf when it comes to do this issue. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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At her grandmother's memorial, Gaia Anderson is in for a surprise. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Stranded on the hi-way, Steve Rodrigues gives a shout-out to a loyal and patient tow-truck driver. Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Kathryn Petrocelli asks, "Where are the beans?" Produced by Laurie Corn.
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Tyler Knox gets up close and personal in a good way.
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Mike Hefling finds a way to get unlocked during the lock-down.
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Leah Shrifter believes one should teach a man to fish.
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Tim Rudolph' middle name continues to tag along like a stray puppy.
This piece is read by Alan Ritch.
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Jason Scorse speaks to the monsters of Make America Great Again (MAGA).
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Laurie Corn wishes her husband well on his mystical adventure.
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Meade Fischer says, "Oh oh, it's award season again.
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Lucille Tepp takes a hard look at dating and learns something about herself.
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Bahia Brunelle has fond memories of the Wizard of Saws
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Christina Trjka Sharesa lesson she learned early in life.
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Olga Cossi asked "How many ways can we say something?"
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Margo Lowe asks us to just listen to what could be,
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Patrice Vecchione anticipates a Spring blossom.
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Karen Lewis tells us the secret of what makes Alice's flowers grow. Natalie Serber is the narrator.
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Laurie Corn proves that it takes a laundry to make a village.
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Alan Ritch shares the story of a farmer's hands.
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On June of 2020, Steve Perlmutter writes in his journal.
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Bahia Brunelle tells us about her first encounter with the City on a Hill.
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Linda Ponzini is caught in the act at Erik's Deli.
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Gretchen Gudenkauf explains the safety of singledom.
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Janeese Henke contemplates one of the hardest things in life to come to terms with: sudden death.
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In today's political scene, Jason Scorse reminds us of the good.
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Laurie Corn changes "Hiking in the Rain" to "Singing in the Rain."
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Alan Ritch shares his landlocked dreams of the sea.
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Steve Pleich talks about the Homeless Garden Project plans.
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Steve Perlmutter gazes at the Smokies and thinks way back to an earthly time.
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Lee Marshall once again marks the winter solstice.
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Jason Scorse has a clear warning about this country's internal enemies.
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Laurie Corn remembers a holiday crisis in the 6th grade.
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For Thanksgiving Steve Perlmutter plays a traditional tune.
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Bahia Brunelle shares some daily lessons of Love and Gratitude.
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Listen to this piece by Lee Marshall recorded a decade ago about a problem that is still without a solution today.
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Jane McCormick Crowley has something to say about words.
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With the holiday approaching, Olga Cossi shares the Golden Rule.
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Jason Scorse warns about extremism here at home.
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Kim Chance reminds us of an ongoing ocean issue.
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Alan Ritch learned a lesson at the Darien Gap on the Panamanian Highway.
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Mike Doradello finds forgiveness when he considers the big picture.
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Chelsey Olsen studies the culprit in her carpet.
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Lee Marshall asks, "When did hypocrisy become the norm?"
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It is almost Halloween and Ann Turner shows the library as a calm hero in this tale of a spider.
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Bahia Brunelle has been enthralled by the rain forest since elementary school.
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Olga Cossi asks, "Do you get a special treat on special days?"
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On the withdrawal from Afghanistan, Jason Scorse gives credits where credit is due.
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Steve Pleich talks about the marketplace of great ideas.
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Steve Perlmutter ponders the meaning of progress.
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Alan Ritch has found a solution for his walks without a dog.
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Mike Tozer gives the word "outrage" a time out.
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Lee Marshall puzzles over this thing called life.
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Don Perlmutter watches his father transcend his own Transcendental Mediatation practice.
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This piece was first recorded in 2009 by Lizzie Barbars, 12 years ago, but unfortunately it is still relevant today.
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In honor of Jane Meredith Daugherty, who met a tragic death in August 2021, we are repeating part of a beautiful piece she did for First Person Singular.
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Laurie Corn looks for the meaning in the kitchen curse.
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Jason Scorse views economics through a new lens.
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A little bird teaches Steve Perlmutter a lesson about parenting.
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Jeri Bodemar says, "I could do this."
Authored by Jeri Bodemar and produced by Mathilde Rand
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Lee Marshall finds mythic meaning in the death of many of our stars.
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Bahia Brunelle says that we CAN create healthy environments.
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Don Perlmutter's younger daughter, in her valiant struggle, wins your heart.
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Laurie Corn realizes the wheels of life go round and round.
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Jane McCormick Crowley's piece marking August as the cruelest month ends with words of encouragement.
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Alan Ritch explains why the fox hunt is no more.
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Jason Scorse reminds us that change requires generosity.
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Margie Kern-Marshall's reminiscing is like a surreal ride on a carousel.
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Mike Tozer offers refreshing honesty about a controversial topic.
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Don Perlmutter relates his first experience with the cycle of life.
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Olga Cossi asks, "Does nature surprise you, too?"
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Margaret Quinn vividly remembers her crossing to America from Ireland.
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Steve Pleich balances the losses and gains of the past year.
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Diana Vaniotis shares how her grandparents almost did not come to California,
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Georgann Lane asks if her mother ever was an American Citizen.
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Jason Scorse asks, "What does freedom really mean?"
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In a French restaurant, Lee Marshall has trouble ordering, o-la-la.
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Alan Ritch worked in the field in England and near Año Nuevo.
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Bahia Brunelle shares the importance of sea turtles in our lives.
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David Harrah tells of a poignant moment captured forever.
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Barbara Yates sings along on the other side of the world.
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Belle Yang delivers a wiseman's words on freedom.
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Steve Pleich takes a practical view on politics.
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Laurie Corn asks, "When is citizen Not a citizen?"
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Raina Chelisse writes a love letter to Cabrillo.
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Jason Scorse would love to replay the GOP playbook.
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Lee Marshall helps an old friend to the ultimate life transition.
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Alan Ritch seeks to identify a moment of earthly significance.
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On this Memorial Day, Forrest Zenoni pays homage to a special World War I veteran.
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Ed Weingold pays tribute to a late great actress.
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David Harrah had a fun job in corporate America. There may be some sensitive soundbites that are an actual impersonation of an American music legend.
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Steve Pleich wonders why WE are not asking more questions about the dire situation that we all face.
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Laurie Corn tells the history of a family name.
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For Jeri Bodemar a deep loss transforms into an inspiration.
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Jason Scorse gives President Biden a high score.
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Lee Marshall invites world leaders to listen to the chickens and follow in their tracks.
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Alan Ritch is confronted with a changed landscape.
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Bahia Brunelle shares the story of the Full Moon Festival.
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Margie Kern-Marshall was once terrified in Turkey.
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Patrice Vecchione moves us through darkness and lightness.
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Barbara Yates practices an ancient art as a solution to the cost of living.
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Andrea Jones fondly remembers her Summer garden.
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Jeri Bodemar shares a special blue-skied morning.
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Jason Scorse recognizes President Biden as a first.
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Richard Stockton finds looove at the In&Out Burger
