by Oren Arnold: Christmas Gift Suggestions To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect. A pretty good list, I think 😉 I hope you all got what you wished for!
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!
Merry Christmas!
By the way, you eyes aren't playing tricks on you. The folks here at WordPress have enabled a script to give us snow on our blogs for a few days. Of course, the snow here is the closest we in Hampton Roads will get to having real snow, so might as well enjoy it 😉 … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Finished my shopping
I'm done with my Christmas shopping. Truth be told, I finished a long time ago. Because I really didn't do any shopping at all. Yes, I bought something for my mother. And I got a little something for my sisters. My nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews (at least the ones still in … Continue reading Finished my shopping
Lucas’ conference center
Saturday's tabloid-style front page headline of the Virginian Pilot was a story about State Senator Louise Lucas and her plans for a conference center and hotel in Portsmouth. According to Lucas’ proposal, the facility would be adjacent to a 200- to 250-room hotel and a three-story office building. The entire cost of the project would … Continue reading Lucas’ conference center
The Pulpit Speaks: December 22, 1956
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. What is this thing called Peace? Nearly 2,000 years ago, an angelic host descended upon this earth and filled the air with a new tune and a new message: "Peace on earth, goodwill … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: December 22, 1956
Straight No Chaser
No, not a drink 🙂 It's the name of talented group of young men. Check it out. Awesome. Just awesome.
Share your favorite eggnogg recipe
AEM posted an eggnog recipe in this thread. “Beat Yolks of twelve Eggs well. Add two and a fourth Cups of Sugar and continue to beat well. Add one Quart of good Brandy, one Pint of Jamaica Rum alternately and slowly. To this add three Quarts of heavy Cream and fold in half of the … Continue reading Share your favorite eggnogg recipe
OTR 12/23: Christmas and news
This Sunday's On the Record will feature reporter Mike Gooding and videographer Pierre Simmons talking about their trip to the Horn of Africa where 2,000 troops working under the Joint Forces Command in Suffolk are on a goodwill mission. On Christmas Eve at 9pm and on Christmas Day at Noon, WVEC TV presents Holiday Salute … Continue reading OTR 12/23: Christmas and news
Christmas carol quiz
Check out this quiz. I'm blaming my score on the eggnog 😉 You got 64% correct. Tsk. You have been shopping and eating too much and not singing enough. Study up, study up, study up let's go! h/t Kerry Dougherty
99th district special election set for Feb. 19
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 is the date set by Governor Tim Kaine for the special election in the 99th House district. “It is important that we have a delegate in place as soon as possible during the session commencing in January 2008,” Governor Kaine said. “Holding the special election on February 19th will provide a … Continue reading 99th district special election set for Feb. 19
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