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!

NCDC breakfast canceled

With the storm approaching Hampton Roads, the Norfolk City Democratic Committee has canceled Saturday morning's breakfast. The next business meeting of the NCDC will be held Wednesday, September 17. For more details as well as additional info on what NCDC is up to, check out the website.

Looking fine, guess who’s turning 49?

Why that would be our bud, Brian Moran! On Tuesday, the next governor will be celebrating his 49th birthday (doesn't look a day over 48, does he? 🙂 )and he's spending part of it in Hampton Roads! First, there is a lunch reception at Town Point Club in Norfolk from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Cost is … Continue reading Looking fine, guess who’s turning 49? →

Friday fun: How cluttered is your mind?

Your Mind is 53% Cluttered Your mind is starting to get cluttered, and as a result, it's a little harder for you to keep focused. Try to let go of your pettiest worries and concerns. The worrying is worse than the actual problems! How Cluttered is Your Mind?

RNC virtual watch party: the McCain speech

MB was gracious enough to host last night's watch party and he asked me to do tonight's. Tonight, by the way, is the night that the Norfolk chapter of Drinking Liberally meets. (6-8pm, The New Belmont). So let's have a virtual meeting 😀 Like that gathering, we welcome liberals and non-liberals, drinkers and non-drinkers alike. … Continue reading RNC virtual watch party: the McCain speech →

Hmm – football or RNC?

The Washington Redskins open their season on the road tonight at the New York Giants, last year's Super Bowl winner. So, what's a political Redskins fan to do? Watch the game or watch the Republican National Convention? Decisions, decisions 😉 And a bigger question: who's hosting tonight's RNC watching session? We had so much fun … Continue reading Hmm – football or RNC? →

Hanna: governor declares state of emergency

Tropical storm Hanna's projected path has resulted in Governor Tim Kaine declaring a state of emergency for the Commonwealth: "Current forecasts predict Hanna will bring tropical storm force winds to Virginia, causing coastal flooding and the very real possibility of tornadoes and power outages," Governor Kaine said. "Virginians should listen to their local government representatives … Continue reading Hanna: governor declares state of emergency →

Remarks at Scott’s picnic

A little video from Congressman Bobby Scott's Labor Day picnic. I've also got Mark Warner's remarks but they will have to wait. (Working with video takes way too much time 😦 )

Hanging at MB’s watching the RNC

Head over to MB's place for RNC watching 😉 And I'll be Twittering, too 😉 (FYI - the Twitter feed in my sidebar is a little slow to update so if you want to get stuff closer to real time, follow me instead) UPDATE: In case you missed it, you can read Sarah Palin's speech … Continue reading Hanging at MB’s watching the RNC →

Former Hillary supporters say no to Palin

Just finished a conference call with three Virginia women who were Hillary supporters and who reject the notion that Sarah Palin should draw women's support simply because she is a woman. Terry Holland is a grassroots Democrat from Williamsburg. In her remarks, she said the announcement of Alaskan governor Sarah Palin for VP prompted her … Continue reading Former Hillary supporters say no to Palin →