This longtime Sebastopol resident shares her life story, favorite local hangouts, the joys of talking to strangers and tips to keep going in the current political moment
This is journalism at its very best! Uplifting stories of people living well in our society today are in short supply these days, and we’re all hungry for this kind of journalistic nourishment.
I have been fortunate enough to know Marilyn for years, and she’s truly a delight. This profile included things I discovered I share with Marilyn: we’re both Libras, old Blues from Cal, sailboaters, and among yesteryear’s elementary school teachers. That she is an antidote to despair and hopelessness I already knew.
I hope you guys do more profiles like these. Sebastopol is home to many remarkable, original, creative, amazing treasures disguised as people. I love reading about them!
Marilyn is a true Sebastopol treasure. She’s one of my very favorite people to run into when in town and she’s always an inspiration and a joy. Thanks to Kavya and the Sebastopol Times for sharing her story and her spunk with our community.
What a wonderful story! Thank you Kavya for finding this one and for bringing Marilyn to us. She's an inspiration. My mother, Joan Arnaudo was born in 1940 in North Beach too. Who knows, maybe they went to Sarah B. Cooper and Hancock together. This story made my day.
Marilyn is such a treasure and joy in this community. I do not see her as much as I used to. I believe I got to know her when we were both a part of Women’s Action for Nuclear Disarmament in the 80’s. This interview really captured her wonderful Spirit.
I love reading more about Marilyn! I’m now positive I was behind her at Retrograde when she bought that treat on Monday! I noticed that she was very deliberate and quick to decide! Sebastopol is lucky to have her.
A treasure indeed! Some wonderful journalistic craft here, Kaya, thanks! Marilyn has been my beacon of humor, truth, and hope for years. Her full devotion to rightful causes have made our world a better place.
This is journalism at its very best! Uplifting stories of people living well in our society today are in short supply these days, and we’re all hungry for this kind of journalistic nourishment.
I have been fortunate enough to know Marilyn for years, and she’s truly a delight. This profile included things I discovered I share with Marilyn: we’re both Libras, old Blues from Cal, sailboaters, and among yesteryear’s elementary school teachers. That she is an antidote to despair and hopelessness I already knew.
I hope you guys do more profiles like these. Sebastopol is home to many remarkable, original, creative, amazing treasures disguised as people. I love reading about them!
Marilyn is a true Sebastopol treasure. She’s one of my very favorite people to run into when in town and she’s always an inspiration and a joy. Thanks to Kavya and the Sebastopol Times for sharing her story and her spunk with our community.
Love Her ! Such a treasure in the community. So well written and full.
What a wonderful story! Thank you Kavya for finding this one and for bringing Marilyn to us. She's an inspiration. My mother, Joan Arnaudo was born in 1940 in North Beach too. Who knows, maybe they went to Sarah B. Cooper and Hancock together. This story made my day.
Marilyn is such a treasure and joy in this community. I do not see her as much as I used to. I believe I got to know her when we were both a part of Women’s Action for Nuclear Disarmament in the 80’s. This interview really captured her wonderful Spirit.
Marilyn is my neighbor and she's the one that found me a home at Fircrest Mobile Home Park. She has her finger on the pulse of everything Sebastopol.
This bio captures her spirit beautifully.
Kavya and Marilyn, thank you for a lovely story full of joy.
I love reading more about Marilyn! I’m now positive I was behind her at Retrograde when she bought that treat on Monday! I noticed that she was very deliberate and quick to decide! Sebastopol is lucky to have her.
A treasure indeed! Some wonderful journalistic craft here, Kaya, thanks! Marilyn has been my beacon of humor, truth, and hope for years. Her full devotion to rightful causes have made our world a better place.
Well written article. Good job Kavya!