90hazelnut fictional email to River View Dave

Hi River View Dave, I was so glad to hear from you! I was wondering if you were surviving and well. I was wondering if your life was a lot harder in this rainy season, and how you fill your time on rainy days. When I was awake in the early hours before sunlight I was thinking of you, and wondering with concern. This is a constant in my life.

I am glad you are moving forward with the trucking school. Are you really sure your back can stand being in a truck seat for so many hours each day?

I don't think they try to create crazy people in Santa Cruz. Such people flock there from all over the country. Santa Cruz just tries to manage them and to be somewhat hospitable. But lately the hurting business community is less inclined to be very charitable. The police respond to input from the city government, local businessmen, and individuals. That's why it's harder to get a free ride on Pacific Avenue in 2009-2010, IMHO. The stepped-up law enforcement has displaced fringe individuals.

Do you contemplate the ocean water each day? I think you told me you like to make that part of your daily ritual. I'm sorry the water has been running brown for you. It's real, and it's also symbolic.

I don't have any problems reading your emails. Your messages come through in a clear and strong manner. I enjoy hearing from you and I like repeatedly reading that you are alive. I hope you are living in the 0-5 range on the 0-10 pain scale. Myself, I'm a 6 today, but I'm pressing on!

Best wishes, 90hazelnut