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.

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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.

Join Exploring Monterey Bay host Mathilde Rand in conversation with Gina Castaneda, Deputy Probation Officer and the head coach of the Aztecas Youth Soccer Program.

Educators know that students who are hungry have difficulties learning. Gina experienced this first hand and this experience guided her in the way she lives her life. She inspires youth to reach higher. Truly a model for all of us. Join us, she will inspire you, too!

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

Unhae Langis turns to quilting in her activist life.

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

Gretchen Gudenkauf remembers her beloved Gumba. Photo courtesy of The Silent Man.

Jason Scorse says, “Let’s call it what it is!” Photo courtesy of EduRaW.

Gilda Zelin contemplates birth. Photo courtesy of Alexandro David.

Laurie Corn has been lucky in the game of Lost and Found.

For Sally Grey, memories of summer include being barefoot. Photo courtesy of  YingSaac.

Alan Ritch experiences two kinds of Sicilian Agriturismo.

Bahia Brunelle talks about wings that hum.

The late Olga Cossi says, “Live and let live.”

Meade Fischer tells us how Not to be the fool. Photo courtesy of Dave Garcia

Brad Kava was one of half million strong. Photo courtesy of Eneida Nieves.

Sally Munroe remembers the chickens who years ago came to the rescue.

Sarah Rabkin tells a tale about the stunning power of silence.

Amy McElroy speaks of a time when her voice was not heard. Photo courtesy of Polina Kovaleva.

Jason Scorse says our situation is “beyond the pale.” Photo courtesy of Monstera Production.

Ed Weingold looks into the origin of student debt. Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio.

Laurie Corn makes sense now of what her college professors once said. Photo courtesy of israwmx.

Sally Grey remembers what binds us. Photo courtesy of Juan Photo and Video.

Steve Pleich talks about the shadow of the mushroom cloud. Photo courtesy of Irfan Rahat.

Bahia Brunelle sets the record straight about the Grey Wolf.

Alan Ritch meets a Satyr and a fisherman.

The late Olga Cossi says, “Here’s what to do when your husband asks ‘What’s for dinner?'” Photo courtesy of Daniela Elena Tentis.

Ray Newkirk talks about the Fruit of the Devil. Photo courtesy of Fuzzy Rescue.

The late Bruce Scott changes his tone of speaking to his son. Photo courtesy Kindel Media.

Sarah Rabkin ponders “Is fighting for peace an oxymoron?” Photo courtesy of RDNE Stock Project.

Jeri Bodemar is finding peace. Photo courtesy of Septimiu Lupea.

Amy McElroy listens proudly as her daughter tells of a clash with a classmate. Photo courtesy of RDNE Stock project.

Ed Weingold is thankful for what we have in Santa Cruz and watchful of the future. Photo courtesy of Jeff Nissen.

Laurie Corn gives homage to the good professor.

Jason Scorse says, “The worst is yet to come.” Photo courtesy of Charles Criscuolo.

Alan Ritch visits the oldest mikveh in Europe.

Sally Grey remembers the fireworks of her childhood. Photo courtesy of Brett Sayles.

Bahia Brunelle admires the resiliency of redwoods.

The late Ilse Rowe, celebrated a special anniversary in 2009. Photo courtesy of Lazarus Ziridis.

The late Olga Cossi, a writer of books for children and adults, once said, “How foolish I am.” Photo courtesy of Aleksandar Pasaric.

The late Bruce Scott found a way to free himself from beliefs that held him back. Photo courtesy of Alexandro David.

Sarah Rabkin notes, “There’s more than one way to make an impact in world affairs.” Photo courtesy of Nataliya Vaitkevich.

Jeri Bodemar believes in the power of asking. Photo courtesy of Ann H.

Pirate Dan de Malformed makes music to change lives. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Cooper.

Laurie Corn remembers the days before plastic. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Jason Scorse comments on the “Enemy Within.” Photo courtesy Yan Krukau.

Alan Ritz shares Graziela’s parable.

The late Sigrid McLaughlin has a key to the mystery of the two Erikas. Photo courtesy of Friede Dia.

Bahia Brunelle shares her memories of North Beach.

Sally Grey remembers some of her best showers. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Olga Cossi once said, “Extra! Extra! Don’t read all about it.” Photo courtesy of Madison Inouye.

The late Bruce Scott tells how Liam’s fire was put out by school children. Photo courtesy of Mikhail Nilov.

Steve Pleich gets real about housing. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Jeri Bodemar asks, “Does endless repetition by the media make ideas real?” Photo courtesy of Brett Sayles.

Jen Walker ponders kitten season in the animal shelter. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.