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!

Site notes

This blog is hosted for free WordPress.com. As the result, things happen here that are beyond my control. That's the tradeoff for not paying for stuff 😦 but the truth is that I have neither the time nor the inclination (at this point) to host my own site and deal with the related frustrations. So, … Continue reading Site notes →

The Pulpit Speaks: August 27, 1960

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "I am come that they might have life and have life more abundantly." -- Jesus This week I was in conference with one of the officials of education of this city. We talked … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: August 27, 1960 →

Health care’s new math

When does 20% of $753.95 equal $641.60? When $753.95 equals $2,808. Health systems have contracts with insurers about what the insurer will pay for a given procedure. While the specifics are confidential, Cigna’s contract with Sentara allowed for a “case rate” to be applied. In Dockter’s case, that meant the epidural injection she received was … Continue reading Health care’s new math →

OTR 04/27: ODU’s Runte

This Sunday's On the Record will feature outgoing ODU President Roseann Runte, whose biggest accomplishment in my book is getting football at my alma mater 😉 Actually, she did a lot more than that and she'll take a look back at her tenure. Also joining host Joel Rubin will be Beth Reid, the 17-year old … Continue reading OTR 04/27: ODU’s Runte →

VA Department of Taxation makes a mess

Y'all all know that I'm more than a bit stressed coming out of tax season. Well, the Virginia Department of Taxation isn't doing their part in helping me relieve any of it. You see, in their infinite wisdom, they decided to change the due date of the state withholding returns for monthly and quarterly* filers. … Continue reading VA Department of Taxation makes a mess →

Ribbon-cutting brings out the pols

Thursday's ribbon-cutting at the newest Metropolitan Funeral Service facility in Berkley brought out politicians on both sides of the aisle and from throughout Hampton Roads to applaud the efforts of Del. Kenny Alexander in reinvesting his community. Governor Tim Kaine was the main speaker at the event along with Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim. Among those … Continue reading Ribbon-cutting brings out the pols →

Blogger running for office

Bert Berlin, aka James River Maven, is running for the Richmond School Board. I know that voters are tired of candidates who make promises they cannot keep. Therefore, I promise to my neighbors only that I will always put the interests of the children first, that I will be honest, and that I will do … Continue reading Blogger running for office →

Metropolitan’s new facility

Del. Kenny Alexander (D-89th) has completed a $2 million facility - no government money in this one - in Berkley which will not only be a funeral home but will double as an emergency shelter. In conjunction with the opening, a couple of events are planned. This afternoon at 4pm there will be a ribbon … Continue reading Metropolitan’s new facility →

GOP Caucus blog uses unauthorized artwork

As I was perusing the blog aggregators last night, I ran across a drawing on the VA GOP Caucus blog and recognized immediately the fine work of Craig Vitter, altered only to include the bubble speech box and still carrying the copyright notice of Vitter, making it appear as if Vitter himself had drawn it … Continue reading GOP Caucus blog uses unauthorized artwork →

American Idol Results 04/23/06: The Fab Five

Whoever the PTB are at AI, they have really made some boneheaded decisions on the music to feature this season. Don't get me wrong - there's a lot of Andrew Lloyd Webber's music that I absolutely adore - but the music is just out of place in this competition. Watching the six try to sing … Continue reading American Idol Results 04/23/06: The Fab Five →