First Person Singular from KSQD

The late Jane McCormick Crowley takes heart in a simple truth. Photo courtesy of Oriana Ortiz.

Andrea Jones remembers Rocco the ruckus rooster. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

The late Bruce Scott discovered a third way of being in the world. Photo courtesy of Sandeep Verma.

Tim Rudolph feels the earth move under his feet. This piece is read by Gary Shapiro. (Uncle Gary) Photo courtesy of Gonzalo Facello.

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.

Meade Fischer wishes you a happy holiday. Photo courtesy of Element5 Digital.

Sally grey shares what she learned about sleep hygiene. Photo courtesy of Olly.

Alan Ritch finds Sicily close to Africa.

Bahia Brunelle shares the importance of Rachel Carson in our lives.

Laurie Corn takes a brothers tour.

The late Olga Cossi wondered what to do. Photo courtesy of George Golgikh.

Karen Ehrlich loves her mountain neighbors. Photo courtesy of Kathrin Fischer.

The late Jane McCormick Crowley reminds us that human right belong to all of us. Photo courtesy of Polina Kovaleva.

Michael Collins tells it like it is. Photos courtesy of Chris Krohn and Michael Collins.

Steve Pleich echoes Thomas Jefferson. Photo courtesy of Joey Kyber.

The late Sigrid McLaughlin received a midnight gift. Photo courtesy of Max Flinterman.

Gilda Zelin smiles as life cycles round. Photo courtesy of Ron Lach.

Meade Fischer questions cultural traditions. Photo courtesy of Alex Quezada.

Sally Grey struggles with caffeine. Photo courtesy of Neslihan.

Alan Ritch describes the Walk Arc.

The late Olga Cossi remembers the time when the environment was not much on people’s mind.

Chris Krohn describes a Mamdani Moment.

Bahia Brunelle shares what she learned about monarchs and takes the next step.

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.

The late Brice Scott gives a lesson in using instinct.

Gretchen Gudenkauf is Not seeking notoriety.

Ed Weingold waxes on Donald’s Ballroom. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Tim Rudolph wonders, “Has everything become an acronym?” Photo courtesy of Markus Winkler.

Karen Ehrlich says she’s looked everywhere! Photo courtesy of Kindel Media.

Steve Pleich talks Prop 50.

Sally Grey loves sharing the news. Photo courtesy of Connor Danylenko.

Alan Ritch admires Sicilian drivers.

Bahia Brunelle shares the importance of duck ponds.

Meade Fischer encourages critical thinking. Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio.

The late Olga Cossi once wrote this piece called “What’s in a name?” Photo courtesy of Adam Sage.

Amy McElroy remembers when the music took wings. Photo courtesy of Tú Nguyễn.

Have you ever wished you could go back and re-do an unpleasant encounter? The late Bruce Scott shows you how.

Don Perlmutter comes to discover the answer to a simple question.

Gina Castaneda creates community on the soccer field. Photo courtesy of Aztecas Soccer website: annual soccer camp.

Jason Scorse addresses the the question of why the US is slow to join the world-wide clean energy movement.

Karen Ehrlich swears: “This really happened!” Photo courtesy of Mike Bird.

Laurie Corn has an unfortunate inheritance.

Sally Grey reflects on the Used-To-Be Town, Photo courtesy of Matreding.

Alan Ritch has an unlikely friendship with Ashley.

Bahia Brunelle shares the plight of the California Condor.

Meade Fischer is inspired by a student. Photo courtesy of Anastasiya Gepp.

The late Olga Cossi’s life was seeped in olive oil. Photo courtesy of Mareefe.

Amy McElroy reveals a chilling solitary childhood memory. Photo courtesy of Dennis Ariel.

The late Bruce Scott talks about his first time truly understanding what compassion means. Photo courtesy of Tara Winstead.

Sarah Rabkin stands loud for those who are shy and proud. Photo courtesy of Susan Kaufman on Twitter