The 59th Annual Shad Planking, sponsored by the Wakefield Ruritan Club was held this afternoon. It was the first time that I have attended, since this event falls so close to the end of tax season every year. I'm told that the crowd was smaller than normal, on this chilly, dreary afternoon. The colors of … Continue reading Shad Planking
Month: April 2007
Governor sets Friday as day of mourning
From the news release: RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine has declared Friday, April 20, 2007 a statewide day of mourning for the victims of Monday’s tragedy at Virginia Tech. On Friday, Governor Kaine will participate in an interfaith prayer service in Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He has … Continue reading Governor sets Friday as day of mourning
One less worry for VT victims: taxes
The IRS yesterday granted a six-month extension of time to file and pay for those affected by the Virginia Tech tragedy. The new deadline is October 15, 2007. Today, Virginia Tax Commissioner Janie Bowen did the same for Virginia tax returns. The new filing and payment deadline is November 1.
Out from under
I made it through the filing deadline, head down most of the time, so I've got a lot of catching up to do. I took a break from filing extensions last night to catch Mark Warner's speech at the Norfolk Forum. More on that later. I'm heading to the Shad Planking later today. Quickly browsing … Continue reading Out from under
What Tim said
RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine released the following statement regarding today’s shootings at Virginia Tech: It is difficult to comprehend senseless violence on this scale. Our prayers are with the families and friends of these victims, and members of the extended Virginia Tech community.
Northam: $170,000!
Ralph Northam, the Democratic candidate for Senate in the 6th district, will be filing his financial reports showing a little over $170,000 raised from about 150 donors. Cash on hand will be a little over $150,000. And he didn't stop there. I understand that fundraising in April continues at a torrid pace. In the meantime, … Continue reading Northam: $170,000!
The meaning of April 15
For most people in the US, April 15 means one thing: it's the day that taxes are due. While I am quite familiar with that deadline, the date has a much different meaning for me. On that day, in 1951, my oldest brother, Milton, was born. On that day in 1981, my nephew Cory was … Continue reading The meaning of April 15
Paraskevidekatriaphobia
Be afraid. Steer clear of black cats, take a wide berth of ladders and just to be sure, try to avoid stepping on any cracks. Or not 😉
Pilot on the blogger code
The Virginian Pilot weighed in on the issue of the blogger code in an editorial today. The Internet hasn't changed the fact that most people still live by the Golden Rule and watch what they say. That's about all the code the Internet needs - exactly the same code as the water cooler and the … Continue reading Pilot on the blogger code
American Idol Results 04/11/07
Why in the world did they stretch this show to an hour? The first half hour was an absolute waste of airtime - and my time. Anyway - on to the bottom three. First member of the group was Phil, who gave another lackluster performance last night. The surprise member of the bottom three was … Continue reading American Idol Results 04/11/07
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