In the latest debacle that has become the update process of the Napa County General Plan, additional wording has been added to the water policy: “or as part of a conjunctive-use programs that do not cause or exacerbate condition of overdraft or otherwise adversely effect the county’s ground water resources.” (Note the grammatical errors?)

On Feb. 26, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Huntington Beach, delivered a 60-minute speech detailing how the Bush administration has “intentionally obstructed Congress” in its investigations for the past seven years.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says he does not want to raise taxes to solve the state’s budget problem. But he also says he has not ruled any idea out.

A very special thanks! I absolutely love this town! Our Napa Valley Special Olympics just seems to grow and grow every year. Teams become larger, along with all of the needs. Every year we wonder how we will make it all work for these loving, special people in our community who train hard all year long to have the chance to maybe compete and win some awards. For most, it is all that they have as far as physical activity and social time, which is what drives us to make it happen for them.

Have you finally overcome your fear of the dark? I have, especially to prepare myself for March 29.

Saturday while browsing around a local bookstore, I found a paperback near the front of the shop titled “Nightmare in Napa” -- the cover photo featuring a model’s ruby red lips sensuously parting in anticipation of a sip from a glass of what looked to be a deep, sanguine syrah or merlot.

My wife is full on board with John McCain at this point; in fact I have been forced to wear a McCain t- shirt and cap around the house just to get along this week. Myself, I still reserve my judgment and may go with either Barack Obama or McCain. Obama did take a beating the last two weeks, but he appears to have taken a lickin' and kept on tickin'.

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