This is an uplifting and powerful personal narrative. I would like to read more such stories about individuals in the Press, as opposed to accounts about businesses. But it will take courage by us, the readers, to open up and share one's life as Rose has.

Great article except for one thing. The name of the charity that is benefiting from this "Run to Feed the Hungry" is never mentioned in the article. This is a big and unfortunate oversight.

Whether funny or not, informational or not, David's call for recognition of our region's unity is sincere and laudable.

Overall, an excellent introduction to Bob Stanley; however, as Josh says, not enough information about the poet laureate's role is provided. I truly love his poem about Sacramento and am glad you cited it. I'm up in the Tahoe area now, but that poem brings back lots of memories.