First Person Singular from KSQD

The late Jane McCormick Crowley reiterates the meaning of  International Day of Peace.

The late Olga Cossi faces a bus load of kids. Photo Courtesy of Miguel Rivera.

The late Bruce Scott delves in below the surface of students schools, Principals. Photo Courtesy of Kari Alfonso.

Author and teacher Patrice Vecchione recalls seeing a mountain lion. This piece is inspired by her weekly Monterey Herald column A Walk About Town.  Photo courtesy of Charles Chen.

Jason Scorse sees Capitalism as a means to an end. Photo Courtesy of Lukasz Radziejewski.

Steve Pleich is excited about the reopening of a vital community resource. Photo courtesy Anna Tarazevich.

Ed Weingold has some encouraging words. Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk.

Alan Ritch remembers Ceuta.

Sally Grey says, “Them’s the brakes.” Photo courtesy of Terrence Bowen.

Ray Newkirk explains what the American Dream really means. Photo Courtesy of Roxanne Minnish.

Bahia Brunelle listens to tree talk.

Laurie Corn pays homage to childhood. Photo courtesy of Matthew Baxter.

The late Jane McCormick Crowley nudges us to a glorious Summer. Photo Courtesy of Breno Cardoso.

The late Olga Cossi says: Caramba! Photo Courtesy of Anna Tarazevich.

Bruce Scott reflects on a case on exquisite sensitivity. Photo courtesy of Ketut Subiyanto.

The Late Sigird McLaughlin once loved a teddy bear. Photo courtesy of Tuğba Kobal Yılmaz.

Jeri Bodemar reflects on an old rocking chair. Photo courtesy of Tolga Ahmetler.

Tim Rudolph remembers the song that got away. This piece is read by Gary Shapiro. Photo courtesy Cottenbro Studio.

Steve Pleich expresses how housing is a human right. Photo courtesy of Kindel Media.

Jason Scorse calls on us to create new stories. Photo courtesy of Suzy Hazelwood

Sally Grey advises about subscriptions. Photo courtesy of Alleksana.

Alan Ritch wonders about Fatima’s future.

Bahia Brunelle shares what she learned about vocal learning.

Laurie Corn finds the irony in our robotic world. Photo courtesy of agk42

Michael Collins is concerned about Downtown Santa Cruz.

Ray Newkirk lives in denial. Photo courtesy of Erik Mclean.

The late Bruce Scott draws attention to an outspoken, and very wise high school student. Photo courtesy of Alex Dos Santos.

The late Sigrid McLaughlin gets close to Pancho. Photo courtesy of Petr Ganaj.

Andy Stusser has a reminder for all of us. Photo courtesy of Ron Lach.

Robert DeFreitas urges us to separate fact from fiction. Photo courtesy of Agung Pandit Wiguna.

Steve Pleich expands on a quote from Clint Eastwood. Photo courtesy of Creative Vix

Jason Scorse has advice for these uncertain times. Photo courtesy of Jeff Stapleton.

Sally Grey steps into the world of vending machines. Photo courtesy of Nihongraphy.

Alan Ritch remembers swimming and dancing in a volcano.

Bahia Brunelle Listens to Bumblebees.

Laurie Corn finally talks about it… Photo courtesy of Amanda Cerni.

Gretchen Gudenkauf shares her discovery of a remedy. Photo curtsy of  Dada Design

The late Olga Cossi asked, “What day is today?”

The late Bruce Scott tells about a man with a bright burning spirit. Photo courtesy of Mariana Montrazi.

The late Sigrid McLaughlin looked into the secret magic of the carpet. Photo courtesy of Tahir.