Be Civil
So often these days, I have thought about the musical, Stop The World, I Want to Get Off. But I quickly remind myself that all I have is this world. So what can I do?
In fact, there are many empowering things we can do. For example, joining civic clubs and voicing our opinions in political issues. Last year, I served on the Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury. One of the reports of the Grand Jury focused on animal services provided throughout the county. Fortunately, our city, Healdsburg, does a pretty good job.
Other communities could improve their services and, in fact, a number of cities have taken steps to improve their efforts in this area. As of April 1, Windsor and Sebastopol shifted their Animal Services contract to Sonoma County Animal Services and the Humane Society. So, the process worked. Local citizens looked at local government, presented facts to the public and decision makers and things changed.
A new panel of Grand Jury members will be empaneled this June. The deadline to apply is May 20. The online application is at bit.ly/soco-cgj. I did it. It took some effort. But it makes a difference.
Eric Frost
Healdsburg
Foreign Bodies
About the recent Foreigner story (“Stings Attached, March 18, 2026, Bohemian), as far as I know, not a single original member is in the band. So doesn’t that make them a tribute band? I think it would be worth mentioning if it is the case.
I had the same feeling when I saw Chicago at the LBC last year. There may have been one original member but not a key player. I’d be curious to hear your take.
Michael Shapiro
Petaluma
Mr. Shapiro—Theseus’ Ship: It exists in two states simultaneously, like light, a particle and wave. — Daedalus Howell, Editor
