mary anne lange:  

I graduated in 1974 and moved out of the area right after. I guess I wasn't enjoying the way OC was changing and moved north to Santa Cruz, where I call home. I feel very lucky to live in a place that has so many things to offer. I am married to Charlie and we have 2 kids, a daughter that is 24 and a son that is 20. Both are still in college so we are looking forward to them both graduating. My parents also moved here about 15 years ago. They are both doing okay. My mom has been a worry as she has battled 2 brain aneuryisms in the last year, having them coiled at Stanford. It has been very hard on her and I admit it is hard to watch your parent age 10 years right before your eyes! But they are hanging in there. My 5 sibs live in the bay area, sierra foothills, and 1 up in Redding. I became a RN, went back and received my masters and am currently working in Public Health for Santa Clara County. I am commit...Expand for more