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!

This blog is rated….

Now why in the world would this blog be PG-13? This rating was determined based on the presence of the following words: sex (10x) Hm... I guess that's not bad 😉 Just goes to show how serious we can be around here - NOT 😀

Spam filter going wacky part 2

Here at WordPress, all of the blogs are protected from spam by Akismet, which is a pretty good spam filter. Unfortunately, sometimes it allows trackbacks of a dubious nature to get through. (Trackbacks show up as comments.) The last week or so, I've been deleting these things as fast as I can but even I … Continue reading Spam filter going wacky part 2 →

The Pulpit Speaks: June 29, 1957

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. The rising tide of doubt in our day and time is justifiable reason for concern on the part of each of us. Never before in the history of mankind have so many people … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: June 29, 1957 →

This Week’s Women’s Roundtable

ABC's This Week with host George Stephanopoulos featured four women at the Roundtable today. On the show was Cokie Roberts, Donna Brazile, Bay Buchanan and Ruth Marcus. Talk about entertainment! Four strong women in the same room, discussing politics without being nasty but making their respective points. It was good TV. I think there's a … Continue reading This Week’s Women’s Roundtable →

Opinion, please: What’s wrong with Hillary?

In this poll, 52% say they would not vote for Hillary Clinton for president. Reading thru the comments, I found an excellent question: Any idea where all those negatives come from? Stupid partisan comments that throw more heat than light are NOT welcome. I can see anti-war people having a beef with her. I can … Continue reading Opinion, please: What’s wrong with Hillary? →

Democratic picnic: fun on a Saturday afternoon

I headed out to Chesapeake earlier today for the Democrats 2007 All-American Family Picnic. I went to get a chance to meet Mick Meyer, the candidate in the 78th House district. I got a chance to meet some of Chesapeake's fine Democrats and hang out with some of the usual suspects, including Susan Mariner. I … Continue reading Democratic picnic: fun on a Saturday afternoon →

All four 09 gubernatorial candidates coming to BU

BlogsUnited in Hampton Roads has managed to snag all four of the presumed 2009 gubernatorial candidates: Democrats Brian Moran and Creigh Deeds and Republicans Bill Bolling and Bob McDonnell. Also confirmed are Danae Jones, communications director of the Democratic Party of Virginia and her Republican counterpart Shaun Kenney. If you haven't signed up, now's the … Continue reading All four 09 gubernatorial candidates coming to BU →

Democratic picnic tomorrow

Meant to get this up a while ago. Democrats 2007 All-American Family Picnic Saturday, June 30, 2007 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM Details are here, including instructions on how to get in free 🙂

Spam filter going wacky

It seems that the spam filter is going a bit wacky today. I'm trying to check it regularly but if your post doesn't show up, hit the email link to the left and let me know.

Heretick event with Kaine

You are cordially invited to join us at a special reception with honored guest Timothy M. Kaine for Steve Heretick candidate for State Senate Sunday, July 8th 1:30 to 3:30 pm Hosted by Jackie Dunn Hon. Willard Moody, Sr. Roger Brown's Restaurant 316 High Street Portsmouth Host Committee Hon. L. Louise Lucas, Hon. Elizabeth Psimas, … Continue reading Heretick event with Kaine →