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!

Report: VB reception

In conjunction with the State Steering Committee and State Central Committee meetings held in Virginia Beach this weekend, there was a reception Friday night for the local Democratic candidates for the General Assembly with Party Chairman Richard Cranwell and House Minority Leader Ward Armstrong. I didn't make the committee meetings but cvillelaw was there and … Continue reading Report: VB reception →

The Pulpit Speaks: June 14, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. A long time ago the old sage of Old Testament Prophecy admonished us "to seek the old paths and walk therein." How tragic and disheartening it is that we live in a day … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: June 14, 1958 →

Looking for something to do on the 24th?

Take your pick, but make it quick: The League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads is presenting a panel discussion, "Affordable Housing: Considering Solutions" at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, 5655 Greenwich Road, in Virginia Beach. Check in and cash bar starts at 6:30pm with dinner at 7:00pm. The program is scheduled to start … Continue reading Looking for something to do on the 24th? →

I’m a 3-fer :)

Alice finds the most interesting stuff 🙂 This time, it's an article on what is included in the Democratic base. Who is the “base?” Democrats get most of the homosexual vote. Democrats get most of the black vote. [...] Who is the base? Blue collar union workers ... Women I guess since I belonged to … Continue reading I’m a 3-fer 🙂 →

Friday quickies

Norfolk Drinking Liberally was great fun last night. The coolest part was hanging out with some young Dems that came over from the Peninsula (I'm not going to name names because as an oldster, I'll probably leave somebody out 😦 ) Two of them were over 21 and two were under. One of them will … Continue reading Friday quickies →

Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight

Just a reminder that tonight's the night for Drinking Liberally. The gathering is from 5pm-7pm at the New Belmont in Ghent, corner of 21st St. and Colonial Ave. You don't have to live in Norfolk to come. Nor do you have to drink. It's just a fun get together of folks. Hope to see you … Continue reading Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight →

Is this freedom of speech?

The creator of a video game about the Virginia Tech shootings thinks so: A man from Australia has created an online video game based on last month's Virginia Tech shootings, and he says he will pull the game from the Internet for $2,000. [...] The paper quotes [game creator Ryan] Lambourn as saying: "It's staying … Continue reading Is this freedom of speech? →

American Idol Results 05/16/07

Last night, the remaining three contestants - Jordin, Blake and Melinda - each sang three songs: one chosen by one of the three judges, one chosen by the producers, and one chosen by the contestant. Overall, I think Jordin performed the best last night, even though her rendition of "She Works Hard for The Money" … Continue reading American Idol Results 05/16/07 →