First Person Singular - Latest Episodes

Fir Tim Rudolph, things are looking up. This piece is read by Gary Shapiro (Uncle Gary) Photo courtesy of

The late Sigrid McLaughlin tells of a surprise miracle. Photo courtesy of Max Andrey.

A line of music helps Meade Fischer learn to lower the stress level of life. Photo courtesy of Tara Winstead.

Sally Grey has a special fondness of bookmarks. Photo courtesy of Cottonbro.

Bahia Brunelle shares her thoughts about dolphins.

Laurie Corn’s Russian grandma travels west.

The late Olga Cossi asked should we differ or defer. Photo courtesy of Tara Winstead.

Jeri Bodemar talks about Tunes that spin inside. (This piece is read by Laurie Corn.)

The late Bruce Scott brings a smile to a young boy’s face. Photo courtesy of Jeff Weese.

Meade Fischer takes it all in. Photo courtesy of Skyler Ewing.

Ed Weingold takes the love of his dog to another level. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Laura Caldwell enjoys the good life in California. Photo courtesy of Yelena Odintsova.

Michael Collins has something to say. Photo courtesy of Chris F.

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.

Alan Ritch vists Mama Etna.

Bahia Brunelle is inspired and finds hope in the work of one special person.

Pauline Seales wants to protect the ocean. Photo courtesy of Jan-Rune Smenes Reite. SCruzClimate.org Surfrider Group Save Our Shores January 21, 7 pm; London Nelson Center

Laurie Corn is singing in the rain. Photo courtesy of John Detochka.

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.