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!

Sad state of affairs

Since Monday, my blog has been slammed with visitors from all over the country, looking for information on yesterday's Jena 6 rally. Many of those new people have left comments here, some of them thoughtful and insightful, and others of them a lot less so. I've had to edit - or sometimes delete - more … Continue reading Sad state of affairs →

It’s the 3rd Thursday! Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight

Join the crowd upstairs at The New Belmont from 5pm to 7pm tonight for the Norfolk chapter of Drinking Liberally. And bring a friend 🙂 Technorati Tags: Drinking Liberally

Smigiel named Regional Teacher of the Year

Tommy Smigiel, Norfolk's Teacher of the Year, has been named one of eight regional Teachers of the Year in Virginia, according to this article in The Virginian-Pilot. Smigiel ... was selected from a field of 69 nominees, according to the school division. He is now in contention for the state title, which will be bestowed … Continue reading Smigiel named Regional Teacher of the Year →

Major Norfolk projects changes

Over the past few days, The Virginian-Pilot has reported on changes in two major development projects in downtown Norfolk. The first involved the building of a $47 million hotel, which will anchor the new convention center. Delays in the start of the project have been frustrating. Earlier this year, the city offered developer RLJ Development … Continue reading Major Norfolk projects changes →

Webb “dwell time” amendment update

It seems that the "dwell time" amendment that Senator Jim Webb has proposed will likely be reintroduced and voted on tomorrow (Wednesday). The Senator's website features a copy of the updated amendment (pdf) along with a fact sheet (Word doc). The Senator has recorded a brief video on this topic (available here as a FLV … Continue reading Webb “dwell time” amendment update →

The real scoop on Troy Farlow

Apparently, someone has it in for Troy Farlow, the Democratic candidate for the open seat in the 96th House of delegates district. I've heard that the documents linked on Too Conservative have been shopped around to a number of media outlets. Is this a case of the blogs taking on a story that the MSM … Continue reading The real scoop on Troy Farlow →

Local Jena 6 rally

A local rally in support of the Jena 6 is going to be held Wednesday night, September 19, at First Baptist Church in Hampton (229 N. King Street) at 6pm. Come and show your support for justice in Jena. UPDATE: As noted in the comments, there will be another rally at Mt. Trashmore tomorrow, September … Continue reading Local Jena 6 rally →

How about those Redskins!

2-0, baby! I'm still not sure that Jason Campbell is the quarterback of the future - his accuracy worries me - but he did enough last night to lead the team to a win. When I read the writeup in yesterday's paper, local writer Jim Ducibella picked the Eagles to win. And all of the … Continue reading How about those Redskins! →