By Joan Idontexist
I just wanted to share a little joy with our community. I am so proud to be a citizen of Santa Monica. I was just on the Third Street Promenade today and my cup runeth over with happiness. It was so clean and quiet there — not a vagrant in sight. Not once was I approached for money or food, no nutcases screaming at my children or harassing other patrons. No traces of urine in the air, just a beautiful day. I didn’t see anyone sifting through the trash or stumbling around drunk. It’s so unlike Malibu! As I walked to my car, which was parked right on the street in a meter-free, permit-free area, I couldn’t help but bask in the beauty of the sky and mountains. My view was totally unobstructed, just wide open. I love that our schools have nothing to worry about financially, that our City Council is so dedicated to the needs of residents. As I drove back to my $2500-a-month studio apartment, I didn’t hit any traffic or hear any noise from construction. I was nothing but thankful. Let us all thank the city for being so full of bliss.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 1, 2004. Read the original PDF.