I recently got a new little red sports car. When I got the car everyone told me "oh the police are going to get you now because the car is red." So even though I drive like Mrs. Magoo, I have been very aware when ever I see a police car the last two weeks. … Continue reading Hampton Police at the Crab Shack doing the Car Wash Dance
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Tidbits about the Class of 2016
Across the country, the Class of 2016 is entering college this week. Among the freshman class is my great niece, who is already in Richmond at VCU. Beloit College, in its annual Mindset List, gives us oldsters a glimpse into the minds of these youngsters, starting with this: For this generation of entering college students, … Continue reading Tidbits about the Class of 2016
What a Secretary of State!
The video below of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton dancing just brings a smile to my face. She looks like she's having a great time.
Friday fun: what musical instrument should you play?
Haven't done one of these in a while. Sticking with the musical theme another day, here's a fun quiz 🙂 You Should Play the Piano You are a true music aficionado who loves many musical style and eras. You find music to be an escape. And you'd like to be relaxed and comfortable when you're … Continue reading Friday fun: what musical instrument should you play?
ICYMI: For love of a piano
This is the image that greeted me when I finally found a few minutes to read the New York Times article about pianos being sent to the dump. The piano looked so much like my own - and I could never imagine that being its fate. My latest column, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. … Continue reading ICYMI: For love of a piano
Friday fun: President Obama visits Hampton Roads
President Obama is coming to Virginia this weekend, and his first stop of the day is in Virginia Beach. I'll be there to cover the event. In the meantime, here's a little quiz I found about the Affordable Care Act. It tests your knowledge of the law. I got all ten questions right 🙂 A … Continue reading Friday fun: President Obama visits Hampton Roads
Friday fun: test your grammar skills
A little different quiz today. From the Wall Street Journal comes this interactive quiz, which tests your grammar. While it's all in good fun here, the accompanying article points out that it really isn't funny: Managers are fighting an epidemic of grammar gaffes in the workplace. Many of them attribute slipping skills to the informality … Continue reading Friday fun: test your grammar skills
WSF: A Night on the Red Carpet
The Women's Strike Force is hosting an event with actress Madeleine Stowe of ABC's Revenge. The event is being held Saturday, July 14 , from 6pm to 8pm at the Tuckahoe Woman's Club in Richmond. General admission tickets are $150 and are available here. Can't make it? Then consider making a donation, anyway 🙂 Women’s … Continue reading WSF: A Night on the Red Carpet
Friday fun: how do you eat?
This is one of those quizzes that blows the liberal/conservative thing out of the water 🙂 You Eat Like a Conservative You may or may not be a political conservative, but studies show you sure eat like one. You gravitate toward comfort foods and classics. And you don't waste your time with fancy food trends.You … Continue reading Friday fun: how do you eat?
Friday fun: are you right or left brained?
No, this has nothing to do with the right and left of politics. This is about how we think. You Are 45% Left Brained, 55% Right Brained The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning.Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others. If you're left brained, you … Continue reading Friday fun: are you right or left brained?
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