This is the longest episode in the history of Blue Blocks! We hope you enjoy this conversation. Much of it is lighthearted, silly and full of laughs (first 20 minutes are the silly ice breakers). They also have serious discussions about innovative ideas for our neighborhood. We also learn about how Stuart came to California from Scotland and his whole backstory that led him to end up moving to Woodlake 7 years ago.

During this episode, Sheilah gets a nickname (Gotta Listen to find out!) and Co-Host Mike Hollis shares about a new side project that he and Sheilah may be taking on together (Gotta Listen to find out too!) These two interview a local resident and Photographer, Stuart Gow, who recently had a remarkable photography exhibit that highlighted North Sacramento called "I Wish You Would Love Me Again" at Neverboard Gallery on Del Paso Boulevard. The photographs were all stunning and conversation starters because they were beautiful images of the blight and neglect that can be found on the streets in our District Two. Listen as these 3 talk about how the visual imagery was a catalyst for bringing residents together to talk about important issues. Stuart shares about his photo book, the mural on Thrift Town, and his next show he intends to do for Photography Month in April 2025 in Sacramento.

This episode is a long one because the conversation between these 3 friends/neighbors went deep into the things they love about the Boulevard, ways to enhance it, optimistic ideas for new ways to use empty buildings, and commentary about what keeps them striving for more growth and development in this District. Sheilah is an idea factory!

They also talked a lot about food, chocolate, whiskey, dogs, spam, hallmark movies, the Walking Dead, nicknames, murals, swords, restoring cars, and events happening this weekend!

If any of their conversation inspires you to get in on the conversation about HOW TO MAKE THE BOULEVARD BETTER and MORE OF A DESTINATION, please write in and we will read your comments on the air. Or feel free to send in an audio message about your feedback on their innovative ideas (phantom galleries, pop-up kitchens, neighborhood litter walks, social mixers, and more)

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT STUART'S PHOTOGRAPHY OF OUR DISTRICT 2:

www.iwishyouwouldlovemeagain.com

IG: @stuart.gow

Neverboard Gallery IG: @neverboard

As always, send us your events that you want us to announce and promote on the podcast!

IG: @blueblockspodcast

or email: blueblockspod@gmail.com

Episode #45. Stuart Gow, Local Resident and Photographer!