I Ran Into Some Trouble

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Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1960s San Francisco, the story follows Peggy Caserta, a former homecoming queen and stewardess who opened the iconic hippie boutique Mnasidika. As a central figure in the counterculture movement, her store became a gathering place for legendary musicians like The Grateful Dead and Big Brother and the Holding Company. The narrative explores her unique experiences, including her relationship with Janis Joplin, and the cultural significance of her shop in the psychedelic era.