Archive for September 2011
CNN/Tea Party debate
I might have headed to Portsmouth last night for the debate watch party had I known about it in advance. Then again, probably not. I tend to prefer to watch debates from the comfort – and relative silence – of my own family room. As the debate wore on, I found myself thinking about … … Continue reading
Monday morning quarterback: 1-0, baby!
Been a while since I wrote one of these The Washington Redskins are 1-0 after Sunday’s win over division rival NY Giants. I didn’t get to see much of the game – just the last 9 or so minutes – but that didn’t matter. It was a win. Of course I’m not getting too excited … Continue reading
Ten years
A reprint of my post from 9/11/06. I’m not much of a traveler, mainly because I dislike car trips and my other half hates to fly. But about fifteen years ago, we flew to New York for a weekend with a very good friend of ours. While there, we took in the sights of the … Continue reading
The little things matter: my friend Bo
Guest post by Carole Garrison Sometimes it is the smallest nice things we do that can make a lasting memory for so many other people. Today is the funeral for my friend and neighbor Bo Madlock. Bo and I would often talk about local politics. However most many people knew him as Santa Claus. When … Continue reading
Friday fun: what’s your 80s karaoke song?
You Are “Time After Time” If you were transported back to the 80s, your life would be all about reflecting. You’re a serious, earnest person – and you couldn’t help but think a lot about how things were back then. You’d spend a lot of your time writing, researching, and learning. You would either become … Continue reading
Note to legislators: make recall easier
My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. Those who are regular readers of this blog know how I feel about the removal provisions of Virginia Code § 24.2-233. I’ve cited it often when discussing the removal of certain elected officials in the area as well as in the attempt by Norfolk City Council to … Continue reading
Jones: “Beating the defense”
In a full page letter to the public in Sunday’s paper, The Virginian-Pilot’s president and publisher, Maurice Jones, laid out what is coming for the paper – and it ain’t pretty: As we look ahead at the next 12-18 months, it is our belief that the economy will remain our most formidable rival. What are … Continue reading
Northam gains endorsements of electeds
Senator Ralph Northam announced Tuesday the endorsements of elected officials in all five jurisdictions in which the 6th Senate lies. Among those announced: Mayor Paul Fraim of Norfolk Phil Kellam, Virginia Beach Commissioner of the Revenue Laura Belle Gordy, Vice Chair, Accomack County Board of Supervisors Richard Tankard, Chair, Northampton County Board of Supervisors Janine … Continue reading
Warner’s travels
Senator Mark Warner spent three weeks traveling Virginia, visiting 34 communities and attending 45 events with constituents. Here’s a short video he did about his travels.
Moran/Kaine speeches at Scott Labor Day
Here’s the video of yesterday’s speeches by DPVA chair Brian Moran and Senate candidate Tim Kaine. At the very beginning of the video, you’ll hear Congressman Scott make reference to his press release regarding him not running for Senate.
Hand to hand combat with a ‘possum
Having wild animals around when you live in the country is a given. We have done battle with one or more each of racoons, ‘possums, and groundhogs. The groundhogs especially are bad for the garden. In the process of growing lots of tomatoes every year, a ripening table is set up on the deck. Here … Continue reading
Sen. John Miller on TV
Sen. John Miller launched his first TV ad today.
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