Author: Vivian J. Paige

A former candidate, I've learned a lot about politics, both good and bad. I'd prefer more of the former and a lot less of the latter and I'm trying to do my part!

RIP Tommy 1997 – 2014

I lost my baby yesterday. For 17 years, he was my constant companion. I don't seem to be able to locate any pictures of him walking on his leash or riding in the car, both things he loved to do, but here are some photos I could put my hands on. UPDATED with a couple … Continue reading RIP Tommy 1997 – 2014 →

ICYMI: Big choices ahead in May

My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot last Thursday. The topic is, of course, the upcoming May local elections, the candidates for which I posted here. As I mentioned in the article, there are two upcoming candidate forums in Norfolk: Tuesday, April 15, Granby High School Auditorium, 7pm to 8:30pm - Mayoral candidates … Continue reading ICYMI: Big choices ahead in May →

NPS: Another plan

The superintendent of Norfolk Public Schools, Dr. Samuel King, revealed yet another plan yesterday to improve the system. I have no idea if this one is the one they are really going to move forward on or if it will end up in the trash can. I know it's difficult to get schools on the … Continue reading NPS: Another plan →

Television “entertainment”

I don't watch much TV - I simply don't have the time. Besides, despite all of the channels, there simply isn't much on. But with the chatter on Twitter about certain shows, I felt like I was missing something so over the last few weeks, I've watched a few series. For the most part, I'm … Continue reading Television “entertainment” →

ICYMI: Facts aren’t optional

Ronald Reagan paraphrased John Adams when he said, "Facts are stubborn things." Adams had continued: "whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot last Thursday. In it, I discuss something that has … Continue reading ICYMI: Facts aren’t optional →

2014 May elections

The filing deadline for this May's local elections was last week. In Hampton Roads, we have elections in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton and Newport News. The elections will be held May 6. As I compiled the list (below) of the candidates, I was pleased to see that only a few races are uncontested (although there are … Continue reading 2014 May elections →

Marriage equality case fast-tracked in 4th Circuit

From the AFER press release yesterday: Richmond, VA – On Monday, March 10, 2014, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit granted AFER’s proposed motion for an expedited briefing schedule in Virginia’s marriage equality case, Bostic v. Schaefer (formerly Bostic v. Rainey). On February 13, 2014, the Federal District Court for the Eastern … Continue reading Marriage equality case fast-tracked in 4th Circuit →

ICYMI: Let local schools set their own calendars

My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot last Thursday. Although I no longer maintain a legislative wishlist, also known as an agenda, I still watch a bunch of bills. One of them was House Bill 333, which would have allowed local school boards to set their own calendars and not be bound by … Continue reading ICYMI: Let local schools set their own calendars →

Friday funny

Walt Taylor hit the nail on the head in this cartoon in today's paper.