After viewing the June 1 baseball match-up between the University of Virginia and Cal State Fullerton, I’m convinced that “home cooking” is alive and well and that this game truly belongs among the more blatant botched calls in Cavalier lore.

Health insurance for all Americans is a prominent topic in the upcoming presidential election. It is essential for voters to understand what universal health care means and, more importantly, what it does not mean.

I applaud the fine letter from the director of the Nature Conservancy’s Piedmont Program (“Water plan will spring no leaks,” The Daily Progress, June 4).

The letter of June 8 headlined “Liberals afraid of U.S. values” (The Daily Progress) was disappointing. The author seems to feel that pre-emptive smugness is a good response to “liberal-progressives.” I’m one of those she mocks, but I think we agree more than we disagree. Here’s why:

A bridge collapse in Giles County pictures what might have been in Albemarle.

It is difficult to judge Mr. Obama on the basis of his experience.

State prisoners crowding cells has eased lately at the Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional Jail, we hear.

Re: a the letter to the editor of May 31 (“Prince William’s actions honorable,” The Daily Progress): I too “celebrate” what Prince William County has done in regard to illegal immigration.

Pedestrian safety in Albemarle County’s growth corridor may be gaining the attention it deserves.

Charlottesville-Albemarle is fortunate to have business people like the Jessups, third-generation owners of the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Central Virginia.

The May 24 “What’s Next” blurb on the front page of The Daily Progress spoke about how commuters are “getting creative to save a buck” and that, to deal with the high price of gasoline, “a small but growing number of area residents are changing their commuting habits.”

“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men [and women] do nothing.”

In the many years that I have been an avid University of Virginia fan, I have never seen a more impressive group of gentleman than the UVa men’s tennis team.

Albemarle County Super-visor David Slutzky says that “unintended consequences [may] perhaps [kill] off downtown Crozet” because rising taxes for existing businesses could drive them out (“Crozet plan moves ahead,” The Daily Progress, June 5, 2008)

The handwriting is shaky around the edges, but clear and to the point.
After 11 years, Wilbert Trusgo Farrar is still grateful for the police officer and rescue squad personnel that saved his life.

I’m the liberal-progressive’s worst nightmare. I’m an American.

The identity politics of the left is shooting the Democrats in the foot and is entertaining to those of us on the right who believe in a meritocracy.

As we look at rail service to solve some of the nation’s transportation problems, we’d better look far ahead. In just about 20 years, the nation’s rail lines could become as congested as a gridlocked freeway.

The Virginia Discovery Museum hosted the 18th annual Discovery Dash on May 24 at the Monticello High School track.

I took part in an amazing event in Charlottesville recently.

Hanging your clothes out to dry is once again permissible in Southampton.

George Garrett wrote like a man.

I heard the other day that there are 250,000 refugees who have left Iraq, and 250,000 more who have left their neighborhoods within the country.

I was fortunate to see Pastor Harold Bare and Lori Ann Strait of Hope Community Center interviewed on the Ryal Thomas Show.  There could be much to expand upon from their comments on Hope’s care for Charlottesville’s homeless. 

I guess I’m finally beginning to get the picture.

As a daily user of U.S. 29 North in Albemarle County, I would like to ask drivers to examine their consciences in regard to their driving habits.

So. Praise for Charlottesville’s yurt plan was premature.

Most of the universal health plans, as currently being proposed on the campaign trail for president, won’t work.

Our hearts go out to the family and friends of “ZZ” Booth, the 11-year-old boy who was shot to death in his home in Charlottesville.

Get out of the way.
We don’t mean that disrespectfully.