The weekend provided more examples of the ongoing lack of conversation about race in this country. Michael Steele has been, by most accounts, an embarrassment to the Republican National Committee. The list of things he's done wrong got longer with the release of a book he wrote, a book he never bothered to tell anyone … Continue reading Race: the conversation we haven’t had
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!
Wildcard weekend predictions and polls
It's Wildcard Weekend. And time to pick the winners of the four NFL games. My picks are: Bengals over Jets Eagles over Cowboys Patriots over Ravens Packers over Cardinals Vote your picks below. Saturday's games Sunday's games Note: each poll closes before the scheduled start of the game
BCS championship: the halftime show
I, like a lot of folks, watched the BCS championship game last night. Not that I cared a whit about the winner - I didn't - but just because it was one of those things that is a part of our collective consciousness. Congrats to Alabama for their win. And congrats to Texas freshman QB … Continue reading BCS championship: the halftime show
Friday fun: what toy are you?
You Are Crayons You've always had a creative, artistic streak - even when you were a kid.You were the type of child who could spend hours with a box of crayons or markers. Even now as an adult, colors and design matter to you. You are probably very fashionable and stylish. Maybe you even dabble … Continue reading Friday fun: what toy are you?
NORFOLK ALERT: Neighborhoods vs developer
I received the following request by email. Please read, share with your neighbors, and help out. Dear Norfolk Neighbor, We, the residents of Roland Park and Sunshine Homes, two Norfolk neighborhoods, are asking for your support and immediate action. A developer from northern Virginia, Bonaventure Properties LLC, is attempting to change the zoning classification of … Continue reading NORFOLK ALERT: Neighborhoods vs developer
What’s on my (and your) mind Wednesday: open thread
Lots of stuff going on out there. Looks like the Dems won't have 60 in the Senate after 2010 elections. Not that 60 got us anything, but Tuesday brought the news that Sen. Byron Dorgan (ND) and Sen. Chris Dodd (CT) will retire. Dems will likely retain Dodd's seat but Dorgan's will probably go to … Continue reading What’s on my (and your) mind Wednesday: open thread
Tech Tuesday: this and that
BlackBerrry Bold 9700 Once T-Mobile turned on 3G in this area, I had to have a 3G BlackBerry. Unfortunately, there wasn't one available for a while - that is, until mid November. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 was released by T-Mobile to the masses on November 16. I waited a day before buying one 😉 The … Continue reading Tech Tuesday: this and that
What’s next for Waterside?
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. --Reinhold Niebuhr About 18 months ago, I asked what should be done with Waterside. In the interim, we seen two bars shut down by the venue's landlord, teen dances suspended, … Continue reading What’s next for Waterside?
And so it ends: Redskins 4-12
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, the Washington Redskins ended their season with a dismal 4-12 record. The Jim Zorn era as coach also comes to a close as the AP reports what the rest of us have known for some time. Zorn, who was brought in as a first-time offensive coordinator and was … Continue reading And so it ends: Redskins 4-12
Christmas cards 2009
I put away most of my Christmas decorations today. (Still have a few lights out back to take down.) Years ago, I started putting the Christmas cards I received around my fireplace. It seems there were fewer cards this year. I stopped sending cards myself a number of years ago, opting for a postcard and … Continue reading Christmas cards 2009
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