First Person Singular from KSQD

FirstPersonSingular: Amy McElroy -Bully 16.07.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Ed Weingold – Monterey Bay 14.07.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Laurie Corn – The Good Professor 10.07.2025 ↓

Laurie Corn gives homage to the good professor.

FirstPersonSingular: Jason Scorse – The Rule of Law is Gone 09.07.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Alan Ritch – Ortigia 07.07.2025 ↓

Alan Ritch visits the oldest mikveh in Europe.

FirstPersonSingular: Sally Grey Fireworks 03.07.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Bahia Brunelle – Resilient Redwoods 02.07.2025 ↓

Bahia Brunelle admires the resiliency of redwoods.

FirstPersonSingular: Ilse Rowe – Meals 30.06.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Olga Cossi – Dying to Die 26.06.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Bruce Scott – Past Beliefs 25.06.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Sarah Rabkin – Fluidity Forever 23.06.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Jeri Bodemar – The Power of Asking 19.06.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Pirate Dan de Malformed – Power of Music 16.06.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Laurie Corn – Before Plastic 12.06.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Jason Scorse – The Enemy Within 11.06.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Alan Ritch – Graziela’s Parable 09.06.2025 ↓

Alan Ritz shares Graziela’s parable.

FirstPersonSingular: Sigrid McLaughlin – Two Erikas 05.06.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Bahia Brunelle – North Beach 04.06.2025 ↓

Bahia Brunelle shares her memories of North Beach.

FirstPersonSingular: Sally Grey – Showers 02.06.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Olga Cossi – Newspaper 29.05.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Bruce Scott – Liams Fire 28.05.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Steve Pleich – Housing 26.05.2025 ↓

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

First Person Singular: Jeri Bodemar – Rewriting 22.05.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Jen Walker – Kitten Season 21.05.2025 ↓

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

FirstPersonSingular: Sarah Rabkin – Sheep and Wolves 19.05.2025 ↓

Sarah Rabkin advises how to be your truest activist self. Photo courtesy of Polina.