First Person Singular from KSQD

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.

The late Jan Harwood and the Raging Grannies reminds us of the painful truth. Photo courtesy of Simon.

Martha Kendall says Comfort Zones are not all created equal, but we need to push our boundaries whatever they may be. Photo courtesy of the Happiest Face =) .

Steve Pleich talks about advocacy matters. Photo courtesy of RDNE Stock Project.

Jason Scorse has good advise for a peaceful respite.

Sally Grey discovers the history of T-Shirts.

Alan Ritch describes the monsters of Mykonos.

Bahia Brunelle has observed, and shares what she has earned about, otters.

Laurie Corn sends a love letter to her children on her 85th birthday,

Ed Weingold advises, “Patients heal thyselves.” Photo courtesy of RDNE Stock Project.  

The late Olga Cossi had a special guru. Photo courtesy of Ercan Evcimen.

The late Bruce Scott exemplifies how a good teacher can make a difference. Photo courtesy Max Fischer.

The late Sigrid McLaughlin tells about her unique experience with a man in uniform. Photo courtesy of Kindel Media.

Roland Saher says, “No immunity for Big Oil.” Photo courtesy of Emilio Sanchez.

Jeri Bodemar salutes a silent protester. Photo courtesy of Mikael Blomkvist.

Steve Pleich talks about Trickle-Down economics. Photo courtesy of Alex Dos Santos.

Jason Scorse addresses the old economy vs. environment debate. Photo courtesy of Markus Winkler.

Sally Grey remembers May days in South Dakota. Photo courtesy of Kaboompics.

Alan Ritch

Bahia Brunelle says, “They are born to climb.”

Laurie Corn asks, “Was it destiny that we are together?” Photo courtesy of MR Street.

Ed Weingold says, “This is how Democracies die.”

Michael Collins is all for the First Amendment. Photo courtesy of Rufina Rusakova.

The late Bruce Scott reframes a common belief. Photo courtesy of Kelly.

Peter St. John discovers something about a chance worth taking. Photo courtesy of ACAM.  

Andrea Jones and friend risk life and limb to go where the boys are. Photo courtesy of Olia Danilevich.

Jeri Bodemar asks on Earth Day, “What are we to do?”

Steve Pleich reflects on president Trump’s ideas about mail-in ballots. Photo courtesy of Element5 Digital.

Tim Rudolph agrees that trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky. This piece is read by Gary Shapiro. Photo

Sally Grey collects thoughts about collecting

Alan Ritch is thrilled by an Athenian Voice.

Bahia Brunelle loves to observe squirrels.

Laurie Corn asks, “Was it nature or nurture?”

Emily Woods speaks from within the confines. Photo courtesy of Kamil Szerlag.

The late Bruce Scott, as a kid, had questions for the taller people. Photo courtesy of Jessica Lewis.

Annie Elbin learned at an early age the magic of imagination.

Andrea Jones’ husband has the last laugh. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Steve Pleich talks about the winds of change. Photo courtesy of Nataliya Vaitkevich.

Michael Collins says, “What took you so long?” This piece was recorded a day before the March 3rd 2026 unanimous Santa Cruz City Council vote on eBikes. Photo courtesy of Julius Tejeda.

Sally Grey wants to know how you are doing. Photo courtesy of Ann H.

Alan Ritch discovers a Santa Cruz murmuration.