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!

OTR 11/26: Real estate

The topic for this Sunday's On the Record with host Joel Rubin is the residential real estate market. Guests include John Oliveri of the Tidewater Builders Association, Billy Coons of the Hampton Roads Realtors Association and Ray Gunter of the Tidewater Mortgage Bankers Association. On the Record airs each Sunday at 10:30am on WVEC, channel … Continue reading OTR 11/26: Real estate →

I’m thankful for…

... the people that I love and who love me, even though neither they nor I are perfect ... the parents that raised me and taught me right from wrong ... the people who have gone before me and paved the way ... the lessons of my life, both good and bad ... the ability … Continue reading I’m thankful for… →

Thanksgiving at the Paige house

When you come from a large family as I do, Thanksgiving and Christmas are major holidays for everyone to get together. A number of years ago, we all decided that we would do Christmas together and each of us do our own thing on Thanksgiving. So I cook Thanksgiving dinner. Now, when I say I … Continue reading Thanksgiving at the Paige house →

Conspiracy theories

On November 22, 1963 - forty-three years ago today - President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. As a student of history, I went thru what I call my JFK phase, where I read everything I could get my hands on about him and his assassination. I have a copy of the Warren Commission … Continue reading Conspiracy theories →

The draft and Charlie Rangel

Back in 2003, Democratic Representative Charles Rangel introduced a bill to reinstate the draft. On last Sunday's Face the Nation, he reiterated his call, saying: If we're going to challenge Iran and challenge North Korea and then, as some people have asked, to send more troops to Iraq, we can't do that without a draft … Continue reading The draft and Charlie Rangel →

Spruill roast

Last night, I attended a roast of Delegate Lionell Spruill (77th). Prior to dinner, there was a reception for people to mingle and talk. I spent most of my pre-dinner reception time in the VIP reception, where I got a chance to speak with some of the electeds in attendence, including Senators Yvonne Miller (5th), … Continue reading Spruill roast →

“Kramer” makes racist statements, apologizes

In case you have been under - as I have been - you may not be aware of the case of Michael Richards, aka "Kramer" from the hit TV show Seinfeld. Last Friday, Richards was performing a stand up comedy routine and some folks were heckling him. Richards seems to have lost it, and hurled … Continue reading “Kramer” makes racist statements, apologizes →

Go Big, Go Long, Go Home

Thus are dubbed the three plans by the Pentagon on what to do about Iraq. According to the Washington Post: The Pentagon's closely guarded review of how to improve the situation in Iraq has outlined three basic options: Send in more troops, shrink the force but stay longer, or pull out, according to senior defense … Continue reading Go Big, Go Long, Go Home →

Unranked ODU 75, #8 Georgetown 62

The Old Dominion Monarchs beat the 8th ranked Georgetown Hoyas in the largest upset the team has experienced since 1981, when they knocked off DePaul. Go Monarchs!

Ruth Brown: 1928-2006

Portsmouth's own Ruth Brown passed away Friday at the age of 78. Brown was an R&B singer most popular in the 1950s. Two years ago, I attended a concert of hers at the historic Attucks Theater. Although I am a fan of the music of that era, Brown was not one of the singers I … Continue reading Ruth Brown: 1928-2006 →