Thirty-three Years Ago vs. Today

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Thirty-three years ago today I was living in Santa Cruz, California, and endured the devastation of the Loma Prieta earthquake and—ironically or symbolically—the end of a long term relationship on that same day. It sucked. People died and hearts hurt and I was lost and struggling as a still unpublished writer.

The ruins from the earthquake in Santa Cruz 33 years ago today.

Today I experienced the inspiring nature of beauty along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina with Harriet, my partner of twenty-nine years, marveling at vistas and savoring a walk along a mountain lake on a perfect autumn day and having cobbled together the life of a writer.

Time may be a goon, but its passing can be just what we need.  

By David Klein

David Klein

Published novelist, creative writer, journalist, avid reader, discriminating screen watcher.

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