Drop it, Dave
The recent maneuver for a rehearing on the Sunridge project in North County [“Overdraft Resistance,” Feb. 17-23] on the part of Coastal Commissioner Dave Potter was disappointing to many of us who have supported his candidacy in the past. The Commission’s time and energy are too valuable to be wasted on inappropriate intervention by individual members on frivolous appeals. —Janice M. O’Brien | Pebble Beach

Multiple Sclerosis Has Many Faces
I have primary progressive Multiple Sclerosis and I use a power wheelchair. When I read letters written by people like Tey Roberts [Letters, Jan. 6-12] with a benign or mild case of MS, it strikes me that they cannot possibly imagine what it is like being disabled. There is an implicit assumption in their attitude that the person in a wheelchair or the person who uses a walker obviously hasn’t tried stretching, yoga, meditation, eating a low fat diet, or the myriad solutions we are told guarantee both a spiritual and a healthy life. In some way, I think those of us who have developed a significant disability are often the forgotten ones. We are the reality that people don’t want to face. We are a reminder to people with MS how devastating this disease can be. —Mary Lee Johnson | Pacific Grove

Weekly Writer Chris Juhl is a Gem
I am a lifelong resident of Monterey Bay and I have been reading the Weekly for years, and I must say that Chris Juhl is by far the best writer the paper has ever had. In his recent piece, “Deep Truth” [Feb. 24-Mar.2], he captured the message of conservation that Jean-Michel Cousteau is bringing to CSUMB. Monterey County Weekly is truly blessed to have a talent such as Juhl on the staff. Before it’s all said and done, I predict Pulitzers, Polks, Nobel-Prizes and maybe even a Tony for young Juhl. I am humbled by his passion and conviction for writing. On a personal note, I am not a gay man, but if I were, I’m sure that Chris Juhl is the kind of man that could make me consider the love that I dare not speak of. In my mind I see glistening black hair, deep and passionate hazel eyes, a brooding and masculine jawline, and a butt that whispers in your ear…but like I said, I’m not a gay man. —Drew Collins | Lifelong resident of the Monterey Bay

Editor’s note: Drew Collins was not paid for his endorsement of Chris Juhl.

A Whole-Hearted Grocery Store
It’s a big joke to call Whole Foods, “Whole Paycheck.” I found out something quite differently while shopping there. Last week I got a cell phone call from my sister that our mother just passed away. I was in an aisle speaking with Erica, a wonderful employee with the store. As I sank to the floor with the news, she disappeared for a moment and returned with the manager Laura, Rosie and several other employees. They gave me a chair to sit on, water, tissues, comfort. I was offered a ride home, a taxi, help with check out, whatever I needed. They surrounded me with hugs and concern and support. I felt in shock and just stayed there until I could check out and go to my car. Whole Foods now means Whole Heart to me. I am grateful for their outpouring of care for me. I felt so vulnerable and confused. They were there for me when I truly needed it. Next time you are tempted to complain about their prices, perhaps you will remember that their staff are the best. Thank you Whole Foods. —Donna Briley | Carmel