For over 40 years Michael Diehl was a presence in Berkeley, on the streets and the parks, connecting with people, talking, listening, or just being present. Many were homeless or inadequately housed.

This article was written in 2015 after I sat down and had a long conversation with Julia at Caffe Mediterraneum.

In April, Berkeley observed the 50th anniversary of the iconic People’s Park. Whether it will be a celebration or a