One of my favorite songs. First, the 1957 original from the sultry Julie London (this is the version I keep in my CD player in my car): Covered in 1975 by The First Lady of Song, Newport News own Ella Fitzgerald, with one of the finest guitar players, Joe Pass: Finally, this 2007 cover by … Continue reading Timeless: “Cry Me A River”
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!
50-year old N Lieberman rejoins WNBA
Former Old Dominion University Lady Monarch Nancy Lieberman has been signed to a 7-day contract with the WNBA's Detroit Shock. (Lieberman was a couple of years ahead of me at ODU but lived in the same apartment complex and since my roommate was another Lady Monarch player, I hung out with them.) At 50, Lieberman … Continue reading 50-year old N Lieberman rejoins WNBA
Review: “Whistling Past Dixie” part II
Southern politics is not solely bound up with race and religion, but almost every issue or controversy has some racial or religious element beneath the surface. The dual power of race and religion in southern politics will make it extraordinarily difficult for Democrats to recapture the South. In chapter 3, entitled "Blacklash and the Heavenly … Continue reading Review: “Whistling Past Dixie” part II
Hornsby in the 1st?
Interesting idea by the folks over at Fred2Blue: Let’s draft Bruce Randall Hornsby, a fine upstanding resident of Williamsburg, Va., to be the Democratic Party candidate on the ballot this fall. Head on over and read why Hornsby is a good choice.
Portsmouth hotel project denied, Holley steps in it
No doubt the hearing for the proposed Victory Village in Portsmouth was a highly charged one. The project, a conference center and hotel being put together by Portsmouth Senator L. Louise Lucas and nearly 600 investors, was shot down in its attempt to use up to $50 million in bonds. According to The Virginian Pilot: … Continue reading Portsmouth hotel project denied, Holley steps in it
Why Hummel hasn’t dropped out in the 1st CD
It's about the money: When I announced the suspension of my campaign on July 3rd, I did so as the first step in the withdrawal process because I have a modest campaign debt - a debt that is an obligation to those who worked for me and continue to work for me and those who … Continue reading Why Hummel hasn’t dropped out in the 1st CD
Opinion, please: president and governor (revisited)
A year ago, I asked for opinions on which you would prefer, a Democratic president followed by a Republican governor or a Repubican president followed by a Democratic governor. 1976 - Jimmy Carter (D) 1977 - John Dalton (R) 1980 - Ronald Reagan (R) 1981 - Chuck Robb (D) 1984 - Ronald Reagan (R) 1985 … Continue reading Opinion, please: president and governor (revisited)
Suffolk won’t release press releases to blogger
PilotOnline has an interesting story up. Seems the city of Suffolk won't add a Suffolk blog to its press distribution list. The blog in question, Inside Suffolk Virginia, has been critical of the city. The response to Its request to be included can be found in this post: Mr. Panagopulos, As indicated in our earlier … Continue reading Suffolk won’t release press releases to blogger
I suspect I’ll be seeing some of these in my neighborhood
According to SWAC Girl, there were some interesting signs on the road to The Homestead for Saturday's debate between Senate candidates and former governors Mark Warner and Jim Gilmore: The Washington Post blog has the backstory: apparently, a Republican who supports Warner put the signs up. A lot of my neighbors are Republicans. But some … Continue reading I suspect I’ll be seeing some of these in my neighborhood
200+ Men Forum: Race and Politics
Despite the fact that reporter assigned to cover this story got the initial notice wrong (hey - what can you expect from a staff writer who has only been here since May and covers public safety issues in Virginia Beach?) and then wrote an article that is long on selected quotes and short on substance, … Continue reading 200+ Men Forum: Race and Politics
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