You’d think it was April Fools’ Day (updated)

With the stuff that's coming out this afternoon. Cuccinelli wants emergency legislation to allow other Republicans on the primary ballot. And three who didn't even bother to turn in petitions have joined Perry's suit. WTH?   UPDATE: Can you say "oops"? Cuccinelli reconsiders changing 2012 Virginia ballot However, after working through different scenarios with Republican … Continue reading You’d think it was April Fools’ Day (updated)

Twice in one year?

Hell is definitely freezing over as I find myself in agreement with Del. Bob Marshall for the second time this year. I guess it's true that a broken clock is right twice a day 😆

Friday fun: the Central Park test

When I think New Year's Eve, I always think about Times Square in New York. Being there is on my bucket list 🙂 I have been to Central Park, though, which, for purposes of today's quiz, is close enough 🙂 You Are Deeply Thoughtful You believe that there's an interesting story behind everything and everyone. … Continue reading Friday fun: the Central Park test

VA GOP Primary: what a mess!

My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. One of the challenges in writing for the newspaper is to include timely information while not being overtaken by events. I suspected that a court challenge or two might be filed but as of 9am Tuesday morning - my deadline - nothing had yet occurred. Of course, … Continue reading VA GOP Primary: what a mess!

Feel good story of the day: ethics on display

In the spirit of the holiday season, I’m going to try to locate and post a link to a story every day that I find that makes me smile. Judge withdraws from piracy case in Norfolk A federal judge has recused himself from the case of the hijacking of a yacht that left four Americans … Continue reading Feel good story of the day: ethics on display

Illegal loyalty oath? (updated)

The RTD is reporting that the SBE approved the RPV's request to close the March 6 primary and require a loyalty oath be signed in order to participate.   The relevant code section allowing this is here. But wait! The code says: The requirements applicable to a party's primary shall be determined at least 90 … Continue reading Illegal loyalty oath? (updated)

Feel good story of the day: first kiss part 2

In the spirit of the holiday season, I’m going to try to locate and post a link to a story every day that I find that makes me smile. When the picture of the gay couple kissing made the front page of The Virginian-Pilot, I knew it would generate some negative letters to the editor. … Continue reading Feel good story of the day: first kiss part 2

Wake up, Norfolk

In case you missed the newspaper Wednesday, check these out. First we have an editorial calling out council for acting on The Palace so quickly: Perhaps Kenny Bullock is qualified to serve as a manager for his restaurant, The Palace on Plume Street. But the people of Norfolk don't know that, because the City Council … Continue reading Wake up, Norfolk

The Republicans took some of the fun out of 2012

The fact that Newt Gingrich is leading the polls in the Virginia Republican Primary but didn't gather enough signatures to get on the ballot sort of sums up his presidential campaign so far in a nutshell. But Gingrich wasn't the only candidate who failed to make the ballot. Texas Gov. Rick Perry, whose campaign thus far … Continue reading The Republicans took some of the fun out of 2012

Feel good story of the day: there’s an app for that

In the spirit of the holiday season, I’m going to try to locate and post a link to a story every day that I find that makes me smile. From The Virginian-Pilot comes this gem: Chesapeake father creates app to navigate autism The application essentially allows children to create simple sentences by selecting from a … Continue reading Feel good story of the day: there’s an app for that