Hugh Lessig has a good article on Virginia's role in selecting presidential nominees, set for February 12, 2008. It is Feb. 12, 2008, and national attention is riveted on Virginia. Presidential nominations for both parties hang in the balance. Front-runners have lavished attention on voters, who now rush to the polls. More likely, some say, … Continue reading Feb 12, 2008: Bust or boon?
Day: April 22, 2007
Something to Talk About
I saw Bonnie Raitt in concert last night. She performed at the Ntelos Pavilion in Portsmouth as a part of the Virginia Arts Festival, more specifically, the Ruth Brown Blues Festival. It was my first trip to this venue and although it was a bit chilly, it was a very nice concert. Raitt, paying tribute … Continue reading Something to Talk About
The Pulpit Speaks: February 21, 1959
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. The latter section of the first verse of Luke in the eleventh chapter reads: "Lord, teach us to pray!" As one reads this challenging verse, many times the question "Why?" pops up in … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: February 21, 1959
Gore running?
Seems that some friends of Al Gore are putting together a team for a new run: One of his former campaign team said: "I was asked whether I would be available towards the end of the year if I am needed. They know he has not ruled out running and if he decides to jump … Continue reading Gore running?
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