Pride Perspectives features discussions of various aspects of the rich and vibrant Santa Cruz LGBTQ+ history. Created in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride in 2025, we include conversations with guests about their experiences in being part of this history through stories of local people and events.
Margie Kern-Marshall – Ragtime
Margie Kern-Marshall remembers the time when people were wondering if Ragtime should be legal.
Steve Pleich – Branding
Steve Pleich asks, "How would you brand Santa Cruz?"
Don Coolman – Love That Doesn’t Love You Back
Don Coolman tells us about love that doesn't loves you you back.
Olga Cossi – Leaves
Olga Cossi has seasonal front row seats.Olga Cossi is an author of children’s and young adult books. Recorded and edited for First Person Singular by Mathilde Rand.
Patrice Vecchione – Lost and Found
Author and teacher Patrice Vecchione shares her sense of direction. This piece is inspired by her weekly Monterey Herald column A Walk About Town. Recorded and edited by Mathilde Rand for First Person Singular.
Importance of Storytelling
Billie Harris and Marilyn Patton talk with Jenny d'Angelo about the importance of storytelling in the community. They share personal, historical and educational experiences in this delightful approach to storytelling.
Transforming Our Lives Through Compassion
Compassion is one of the qualities that is held in high regard in all spiritual traditions. In Buddhism, we say that the natural compassion we feel for our loved ones can be extended to others, eventually to all living beings. How is this possible? What is the nature...
Karen Simmons – Commons
Karen Simmons asks us to imagine the Commons.
Ed Weingold – Floodwaters
Ed Weingold explores the floodwaters.
Patrice Vecchione -Wild Patience
Author Patrice Vecchione tests her patience in this short narrative. Recorded and edited by Mathilde Rand for First Person Singular
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