Posted by floatingbridge on June 8, 2011, at 19:07:07
In reply to Re: Capt. Kirk, posted by sigismund on June 8, 2011, at 13:50:19
Husband says she's from LA. But as wrecking ball says, she went to school in Santa Cruz--. Used to be a haven for all sorts till $ flooded in and kinda' fragmented the town. Pushed artists out of their garrets because the garrets could be sold for $700,000 usd.
They're still there, though, in pockets, working organic farms, playing for free now because many venues closed or need a guaranteed crowd. Still good music if one looks for it.
The 89 quake leveled the central downtown area. It took years to rebuild. Chain retailers were invited. It's cute and a bit edgy, but glossy. No more Cooper House with it's cool jazz band open air with folks, all kinds, spontaneously dancing, talking. It was a slower, friendlier time. Thank goodness the university still attracts eccentrics.
I can imagine Gillian drunk on the old Santa Cruz. Friends know her. I never had the honor.
She has an authentic 'dust bowl' feel about her, for whatever reason.
There are many Santa Cruzians here on this island. Went to a farmers' market,
and felt so at home in an old, good way.I do remember those old dreams. Happy
to see it here. They are, imo, worthy dreams. Work an honest job that feeds people, and you feed yourself.
* and whoever gazes at the stars will never again be quite alone...
c-ptsd & attendant health concerns
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