All posts tagged "old-talk"

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  How are you preparing for El Ni

  Getting ready to buy some rain gear. Cory Pickering, Santa Cruz, Teaching Assistant

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  If you could be someone else for one month, who would it be?

  President Obama, so I could change a lot of laws that pertain to people in jail for drug possession and other minor...

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  If you won the lottery, what would be the first three things you did?

  Build a restaurant, buy a house for my mom and donate a quarter of the money to the Boys and Girls Club....

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  Former residents: what are your thoughts on Santa Cruz today?

  There are too many people that don’t care about the old-school flavor that we had before the earthquake. Phoebe Schmalfuss Marquez, Lost...

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  You’re on a deserted island with Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders. Who is your ally and why?

  Bernie Sanders, because he seems like a team player. Edward Brooks, Santa Cruz, Framer

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  Do you think the residents of Santa Cruz should be allowed to elect their mayor?

  They pay taxes, and they should be able to choose the mayor. Joni Macfarlane, Santa Cruz, Human Resources

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  What’s the best thing about dining out in Santa Cruz?

  All the eclectic choices. Cathy DeBolske, Santa Cruz, Caregiver

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  Is there evil in the world?

  Yes, some people don’t think right because they have been treated badly. Milo Robbins, Scotts Valley, Second Grade

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  What’s your biggest pet peeve?

  When people say they’re “going down” somewhere, and they’re actually traveling north. Julia Ragen, Santa Cruz, Psychologist

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  If whales have a message for humans, what might it be?

  “Do not come in the water and join us.” Howard Hall, Santa Cruz, Retired

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  What do you do to support those around you?

  I am open to all kinds of people, and am willing to take in ideas. Sinjin Davis, Santa Cruz, Open Spirit

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  What does Santa Cruz really need right now?

  More affordable housing for the whole county. Leslie Goodfriend, Santa Cruz, Senior Health Services Manager

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  Do you overshare online?

  I don’t think so. I just post things about my life, like successful things. Sometimes I just like sharing different news that...

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  If you knew you had one week to live, what would you do?

  Make peace with myself, which would allow me to be at peace with others. Diane Fisher, Santa Cruz, Network Engineer

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  Why don’t you have an earthquake survival kit?

  It’s an expense I haven’t thought I need to spend money on yet. Mackenzie Kelly, Santa Cruz, Student

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  Will we rise up and take back our government?

  The dollar is so damn powerful that politics doesn’t really have anything to do with it anymore. Chris McGilvray, Santa Cruz, Filmmaker

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  What issue would you like to see get more media coverage?

  Farmers’ and farmworkers’ rights, so that they can have support from their community for providing our food. Meg Svensson, Santa Cruz, Massage...

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  Is Santa Cruz turning into Malibu North?

  It’s got a ways to go before it gets wrecked like Malibu, but I think we need to be very careful about...

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  What do you think of Bernie Sanders?

  He’s what we need, more hardcore Democrats. Old-school, ’70s-style Democrats. Tony Dolan, Santa Cruz, Freelancer

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  Have you gone gluten-free?

  I am not gluten-free. However, I focus on a vegan raw diet so that really limits my intake. Bill Gibson, Santa Cruz,...

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  Why do you live in Santa Cruz?

  Because it’s so damn beautiful. Jeffrey Beasley, Santa Cruz, Retired

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  What would you like the Supreme Court to rule on next?

  Raising the minimum wage so that those that are in poverty now can have a higher standard of life. Greanna Smith, Soquel,...

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  What’s a creative new approach to addressing summer beach litter?

  Robotic dogs, with duct tape on their paws, that walk around picking up litter wherever they go. Joaquin Heinz, Santa Cruz, Barista

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  With more people and fewer jobs in the future, what will you be doing?

  Walking my dog, drinking coffee in the sun and talking to people. Probably working whatever job I can find. Katie Osborn, San...

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  What helps you get through tough times?

  Time in nature, especially some of the really special places like Gazos Creek Beach. J.T. Beggs, Santa Cruz, Outdoor Educator

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  How do you define success?

  Success is happiness, and it comes from within. Jules Weisser, Santa Cruz, Harmony Facilitator

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  What will Santa Cruz be like in the future?

   society that is more awakened and realizes its own value and the beauty of the stunning Earth. Marguerite Clifford, Felton, Nutrition Health...

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  What’s your take on Santa Cruz locals?

  Santa Cruz locals are really friendly once you know them. I think a lot of them have a hard time leaving, and...

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  Should Pacific Avenue be a one-way street, two-way street, or pedestrian only?

  I would definitely support closing off Pacific Mall to cars. I think that would be wonderful. Jim Grey, Santa Cruz, Builder

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  How do you maintain a balance between being informed and staying sane?

  A little bit of looking on the Internet, a little bit of watching the Daily Show,  a whole lot of just getting...