Labor Day 2007

Amidst all of the picnics, shopping, and political goings on, let's not forget why we celebrate Labor Day: Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have … Continue reading Labor Day 2007

The Pulpit Speaks: May 14, 1960

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "And some fell on good soil" These are the words which fell from the lips of our Saviour. These words have taken on a new meaning as the years have gone on and … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: May 14, 1960

The Pulpit Speaks: August 23, 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 few days ago, I heard one of the most heart-rending statements I have heard in some time. An old couple sat on a front porch at the mercy of the public for … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: August 23, 1958

Not all accountants are equal

I don't talk much about my profession on this blog but sometimes, I feel like I need to. Over the last few days, some things have come up that brought to the forefront of my mind the whole public perception that all accountants are created equal. Well, they aren't. I had a conversation with another … Continue reading Not all accountants are equal

The Pulpit Speaks: January 12, 1957

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. A few decades ago, a man very wisely said, "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you ... you will be a man!" … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: January 12, 1957

The Pulpit Speaks: August 9, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. In 1937, a doctor looked at a young man who had, only a few minutes before, been struck by a taxi cab. His two front teeth were gone, his back was bruised, and … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: August 9, 1958

And one more

Pat Curtis, Hampton Roads' favorite piano man, passed away Monday. I studied jazz piano with Pat more than 25 years ago. It was under his tutelage that I really learned the theory behind the music that I had been playing for so many years. Unfortunately, even the great Pat Curtis couldn't make a real jazz … Continue reading And one more

In Memoriam

They say deaths occur in threes. Today, my thoughts and prayers are with the families of three people who have touched my life. Tammy Faye Messner As a child, my brother and I appeared on "The Jim & Tammy Show," a children's program that Jim & Tammy Bakker did on a local TV station, the … Continue reading In Memoriam

The Pulpit Speaks: January 31, 1959

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Recently I read a very intriguing article entitled, "How Do I Know I'm in Love?" This article started me thinking along many lines. The question foremost in my mind was "How do I … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: January 31, 1959

The Pilot on suicide

The Virginian Pilot concluded a three-part series today on the issue of suicide. Entitled "Out of the Darkness," segment one dealt with the secret tragedy and provided stark statistics on its occurrance. I was surprised to learn that suicides outpace murders. In 2004, the most recent year of complete records, there were nearly twice as … Continue reading The Pilot on suicide