Quick links: Norfolk edition

Just a few interesting articles on Norfolk in the paper Sunday and today. First up: in a sharply worded editorial, the board calls for the election of the School Board. Ask me how happy I am that we have an editorial board member living in Norfolk for the first time in ages πŸ™‚ While I'm … Continue reading Quick links: Norfolk edition

Dems lose senate injunction fight

According to the Roanoke Times: In an opinion issued this morning, Judge Beverly Snukals concluded that β€œthe public interest would not be served by having a deadlocked Senate that is unable to agree on organization.” Elections have consequences, folks.  

Friday fun: what kind of _______ are you?

First up for me and the other liberals: My Liberal Identity You are a Social Justice Crusader, also known as a rights activist. You believe in equality, fairness, and preventing neo-Confederate conservative troglodytes from rolling back fifty years of civil rights gains. Take the quiz at About.com Political Humor And yes, I took the conservative … Continue reading Friday fun: what kind of _______ are you?

What a difference four years makes

A thought occurred to me as I've watched all of these Republican presidential debates and the numerous changes in the frontrunner: what if there had been this many debates in 2007? Would John McCain and Barack Obama have won their party's nomination? Or would we have chosen differently? Actually, there were quite a few debates … Continue reading What a difference four years makes

On selecting Virginia’s judges

My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. Like so many things in our commonwealth, the selection of judges is in the hands of the legislature. LG Bill Bolling, who has been running for governor as long as I've known him πŸ˜‰ , may be on to something. There are so many issues with having … Continue reading On selecting Virginia’s judges

Not fun

I think I need a new blog category. Instead of fun stuff, I need one that's not fun. With this being exams week at ODU as well as approaching the end of the year, I've been a bit buried. (And that just scratches the surface.) I've spent the last few months feeling like the character … Continue reading Not fun

Hampton Roads judges in trouble

In an article this morning, it was noted that two judges in Hampton Roads are in trouble: Norfolk Circuit Judge Norman A. Thomas faced tough questions Friday from state lawmakers with the power to give him another eight-year term. Virginia Beach Juvenile and Domestic Relations Judge Ramona D. Taylor was not invited for an interview … Continue reading Hampton Roads judges in trouble

Chesapeake, Norfolk, Va Beach look to share services

The Hampton Roads cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk and Virginia Beach have started a process to determine what, if any, services can be combined to cut costs. The project, as outlined in this article, includes input from business executives in the region and is being led by the Hampton Roads Partnership, which describes the project here. … Continue reading Chesapeake, Norfolk, Va Beach look to share services

Friday fun pt 2: what should you be when you grow up?

The real question should be will you grow up? πŸ™‚ You Should Be a Mechanic You are logical, calm, and detail oriented.You're rational when things are chaotic, and for you, reason always prevails.And while you are guided by logic, you aren't a slave to it.You're flexible when it counts. You are always open to being … Continue reading Friday fun pt 2: what should you be when you grow up?