May

Dear Diablo,

While I  enjoyed Ms. Gorey's article, I found it to be somewhat lacking in "man on the street" research.  I am a polite driver, I let others in, I stop for crosswalks, I recycle, I compost, I give to the rainforest,  I always BART into the city, I carry cloth bags at all times, I tip lavishly, I love dogs, I'm Canadian (I say "excuse me" far too often and apologize for things that are not my fault), I never miss a curtain or break a promise and I drive a VERY small car but, alas, I am a sidezoomer and proud of it and so is everyone I know. I would even go so far as to say that I inadvertently choose my friends based on wether they are lineuppers or sidezoomers ( read: sheep or opportunists, although I've never discussed the difference at length with anyone I know). I suspect that we sidezoomers all feel the same. As long as there is any open road, we'll  take it. Does that make us BAD people? NO, Ms. Gorey, it does not.
-Y. Prinz, Lafayette

Life is beautiful, appreciate the valley as you drive to or from work. Look around, take it all in. We are a very lucky group that live here in the valley. Appreciate everything that surrounds us. I was born and raised and I consider myself one of the luckiest people on earth. Everyday in the San Ramon Valley is a good day... everyday! We are blessed and I hope everyone appreciates the beautiful place we have that is the San Ramon Valley.
-Andy Child, Alamo