First Person Singular

The Simple Way

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Peter St. John learns uncomplicated love from his family.


Peter St. John is a writer living in Hollister.

Fear

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Sigrid McLaughlin recalls a fearful experience.


Sigrid McLaughlin lives in Santa Cruz since 1966.

Wild violets

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Jeri Bodemar offers a reflection on wild violets.


Jeri Bodemar is a long-time body worker, artist, poet and activist from Watsonville.

Special job

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Olga Cossi needs a special friend for a special job.


Olga Cossi is a published writer of books for children and adults. She lives at Sorrento Oaks.

Missed opportunities and new chances

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Steve Pleich reflects on missed opportunities and new chances.


Steve Pleich is a Santa Cruz resident and concerned community member.

Berries

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Jane Daugherty reflects on the holidays.


Jane Meredith Daugherty is a musician and letter carrier  in Santa Cruz County.

American POW

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Sigrid McLaughlin shares an event that decades later is still on her mind.


Sigrid McLaughlin lives in Santa Cruz since 1966.

Emma

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Olga Cossi watches Emma make a discovery.


Olga Cossi is a published writer of books for children and adults. She lives at Sorrento Oaks.

A Neighbor’s Eviction

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Moondance tells us about a construction site and a coyote’s eviction.


Moondance is a Yoga instructor in Santa Cruz.

Inevitability

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Steve Pleich reflects on inevitability.


Steve Pleich is a Santa Cruz resident and anti-drone activist.