A thought occurred to me as I've watched all of these Republican presidential debates and the numerous changes in the frontrunner: what if there had been this many debates in 2007? Would John McCain and Barack Obama have won their party's nomination? Or would we have chosen differently? Actually, there were quite a few debates … Continue reading What a difference four years makes
My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. Like so many things in our commonwealth, the selection of judges is in the hands of the legislature. LG Bill Bolling, who has been running for governor as long as I've known him 😉 , may be on to something. There are so many issues with having … Continue reading On selecting Virginia’s judges
(I have delayed talking about next year's Congressional races until after the elections here in Virginia were over. I will have a lot to say about Hurt, his inaction in Congress, and his habit of following instead of leading.) In an interview with the Farmville Herald published on October 6, 2011, Robert Hurt answered the … Continue reading Robert Hurt tired of Washington already
A couple of years ago, Waldo Jaquith posted a few places where you can find some Christmas music mixes. I am reposting them here, in hopes of perpetuating them and for people to enjoy the holidays with a mix usually about an hour apiece. I figure Waldo has enough to do right now, so here's … Continue reading Christmas music mixes online
I think I need a new blog category. Instead of fun stuff, I need one that's not fun. With this being exams week at ODU as well as approaching the end of the year, I've been a bit buried. (And that just scratches the surface.) I've spent the last few months feeling like the character … Continue reading Not fun
In an article this morning, it was noted that two judges in Hampton Roads are in trouble: Norfolk Circuit Judge Norman A. Thomas faced tough questions Friday from state lawmakers with the power to give him another eight-year term. Virginia Beach Juvenile and Domestic Relations Judge Ramona D. Taylor was not invited for an interview … Continue reading Hampton Roads judges in trouble
A new video from the DPVA.
The Hampton Roads cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk and Virginia Beach have started a process to determine what, if any, services can be combined to cut costs. The project, as outlined in this article, includes input from business executives in the region and is being led by the Hampton Roads Partnership, which describes the project here. … Continue reading Chesapeake, Norfolk, Va Beach look to share services
The real question should be will you grow up? 🙂 You Should Be a Mechanic You are logical, calm, and detail oriented.You're rational when things are chaotic, and for you, reason always prevails.And while you are guided by logic, you aren't a slave to it.You're flexible when it counts. You are always open to being … Continue reading Friday fun pt 2: what should you be when you grow up?
Walt Taylor, who draws editorial cartoons for The Virginian-Pilot, has been on fire lately. This one was included in last Friday's paper: And this one was in Wednesday's paper: Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words 🙂 As always, click to enlarge.
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