Dear reader, I’m sure you expected me to comment on Obama’s speech to the nation last night. Sorry to disappoint, but I didn’t watch the speech because I was deep into some files digging up names and addresses for a mailing that is supposed to go out today inviting people to the Spring Fling.

If it isn’t already on your calendar, make sure to note April 9 is the Spring Fling. This is the annual meeting of the general membership of the Mesa County Democratic Party. It will be held at Two Rivers Convention Center, starting at 5:30 for drinks and a silent auction. Dinner is at 7:00, and as a preview of coming attractions, I’ll share the menu: Chicken Piccata followed by cream puffs. It happens to be one of my favorite meals and one of my favorite deserts, so I’m sure you figured out that I had something to do with picking it.

To make your reservations, send a $50 check for every person attending, made payable to Mesa County Democratic Party, to P.O. Box 2361, Grand Junction, CO 81502. That may distract me a little from current events also, since I’ll be picking up that check and making sure that you are on the list of attendees and get a name tag when you arrive.

The theme is “Standing Strong, Standing Together” and we’ll hear speakers from the Latino community, from local unions, and from the legislature in Denver. Sal Pace, who is the current Minority Leader in the House, will be our keynote speaker. Rumor has it that he is considering a run for the seat currently occupied by Scott Tipton.

I did notice a couple of important stories about fracking, civil unions, and the EPA. Maybe you can read them (linked below) and tell me what I missed while being distracted.

Homework

Spring Fling

Chicken Piccata

No Fracking in Maryland

Colorado Debates Civil Unions

Power Generators Must Protect Fish