Former Norfolk Delegate William P. "Billy" Robinson, Jr. has died. Robinson served in the legislature for 20 years, until his defeat by Winsome Sears in 2001. (Coincidentally, the Pilot did a piece on Sears today.) I have previously written about Robinson's brilliant career and my hopes that he would find a way back into politics. … Continue reading Billy Robinson dead at 64
Day: December 18, 2006
Petersen’s church a part of Episcopalian split
The Washington Post has a front page article on the vote of seven conservative Episcopalian parishes in Virginia that have voted to leave the US Episcopal Church and affiliate with the Episcopal Church of Nigeria. Two of the congregations are among the state's largest and most historic: Truro Church in Fairfax City and The Falls … Continue reading Petersen’s church a part of Episcopalian split
Monday morning quarterback 12/18/06
So I was able to catch the first half of the Redskins game against the Saints yesterday before I had to head out for a meeting. I'll catch the highlights later but I was pleasantly surprised that they managed to hang on and win, especially after the drubbing that the Saints gave the Cowboys last … Continue reading Monday morning quarterback 12/18/06
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