In 2007, the Register launched a feature that has highlighted the lives of hundreds of heretofore unsung Napans.

As we finalize 2008 and move into 2009 we wanted to reflect for a moment on 2008. The year 2008 was a difficult year for many due to economic uncertainty and political turmoil, and the unknown of what we may all expect in the new year. We look around and it feels as if our culture, our political processes, our country, our businesses and our personal lives may be on the cusp of what could be catastrophic events that are beyond our control.

Have any of you taken on the challenge of getting out on the newest half-mile racing straight-away in Solano County?

America is now entering upon an era of government by the Democratic Party. Barack Obama will be our president for at least the next four years, possibly eight. The Democrats will control both Houses of Congress for at least the next two years, and quite possibly four or more. The Republicans are doomed, therefore, to be the minority party for some time to come. How should they conduct themselves?

Dear editor,

Dear editor,

Dear editor,

These are my favorite books for this year, in no particular order. I have my own particular standards, which include the fact that I hardly read fiction any more so these are all non fiction. Also, they may not have original publishing dates of 2008 but are all recent and I read them myself this year.

Happy New Year, now pass me the Xanax, two please. That’s how this year is starting out, but will it stay that way? Here’s how it looks to me.

Do you clean out closets before the holidays or wait until after?

Here is your chance to sound off on any topic that is not covered today by a Register.com article/opinion item.