THE WHOLE ARBOLADA by Megan Bergkvist: Megan has been taking my class for almost as long as I’ve been teaching in Ojai. Over the last few years, she has been collecting her pieces for an equally hilarious and poignant one-woman-show about her life as a cancer survivor, coffee-shop owner, and occasional (okay, constant) over-thinker.
PSALM OF THE HIGH JUMPER by John Dobroth: A former Juvenile Court Judge in Ventura for many years, John was always known for his thoughtful and creative sentences. Now retired from the bench, he spends his time acting and writing, and even now... perfecting his high jump.
THE WESTERN CAPE by Julia Clark: A world traveling beauty with a big heart, a longing for adventure and a spectacular laugh. Starting out six houses to the left of mine -- Julia now lives in Eugene, Oregon.
GODSPELL by Cathy Diorio: A musical theater loving New Jersey Native, this former Pepsi Cola executive seamlessly made the switch to all things Ojai, meditation and yoga. Now, with a specialized Masters from Pacifica, Cathy is a professional life-coach, a friend, and an Ojai Meadow walking partner.
Bios written by Lily Brown & Kim Maxwell
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VONS by Tara Jeffrey: A singer/songwriter, registered nurse, pilates guru, brilliant writer and loyal friend. Oh what a tiny planet it would be without her.
CINDERELLA by Kayla Geronimo: Kayla is my son’s girlfriend and apparently I’m not allowed to say anything. But I’m going to anyway. Kayla is an uber intelligent, soft-spoken, freckly bundle of love. She’s a keeper.
MORBIDLY OPTIMISTIC by Journey Zephyr: So this impeccably home-schooled, Lord of the Rings worshipping, Howard Zinn obsessed, filmmaking 20-year old walks into a studio -- and we all live happily ever after.
ACCEPTANCE by Stella Slaughter with Lily Brown: Soul sisters of our annual Multi-Family Sespe Backpacking/Camping pilgrimage. Stella and Lily have grown accustomed bug bites and sand in their pancakes. They love Gossip Girl, Harry Potter World and Britney Spears. Lucky.
THE PRESIDENT by Ryan Beaghler: Ryan cannot be described as one man. A college student taking too many credits, a dedicated artist who writes his own work when a part doesn’t come, a drag queen to slay them all, Ryan is fiercely talented. And his eyebrows are better than mine.
YOUR HONOR by Chloe Snyder: Acerbic , smart and beautiful -- this Alaskan native -- former model -- talented actress -- storyteller extraordinaire -- is now the hilariously bent mother of two. My hero.
Bios written by Lily Brown & Kim Maxwell
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