Category: General

John “I’ll say anything in order to win the presidency” McCain

OK, so maybe he didn't say quite that but he might as well have. Check this out. Pathetic. Just pathetic. h/t Blacknell.net

Best laid plans

After working 15 hour days, 7 days a week since January 2nd, I was really looking forward to some time off this week. Typically, I try not to do anything strenuous and mainly just catch up on some sleep, especially since my birthday is this week. To say that a restful week isn't happening would … Continue reading Best laid plans →

Portsmouth: Things that make you go “hmm”

Like Norfolk and Chesapeake, Portsmouth will be holding municipal elections next week. Better late than never, the Virginian Pilot has been focusing on these races over the past week or so. A couple of things worthy of mention. Endorsement retracted In a stunning turnaround, the Virginian Pilot retracted its endorsement of Portsmouth School Board member … Continue reading Portsmouth: Things that make you go “hmm” →

Help needed

The above photo greeted me when I opened up today's Virginian Pilot. So far, damage estimates from the category EF-3 tornado exceed $20 million. In an email yesterday, 2nd Congressional District Democratic candidate Glen Nye summed up my thoughts on this: In the coming days and weeks, the full breadth of this disaster will be … Continue reading Help needed →

Two more days

Just two more days and I'll be able to get some sleep. Burning the candle at both ends gets old after a while. Of course, since I'm planning to go to the Shad Planking Wednesday (whoever scheduled that date obviously doesn't know many accountants 😦 ) I won't get much. But hey - it will … Continue reading Two more days →

Three guys at the beach

Bet you never expected to see these three guys together 😉 The Rev. Al Sharpton and Pat Robertson are sitting on a couch and in walks Al Gore. This isn't a joke. The story is here.

Be careful out there

My mother is 86 and in the early stages of dementia. My sisters and I each have a role in caring for him. Mine is handling the money. Sunday afternoon, I opened her bank statement and noticed a strange withdrawal. I called my sister, who does most of the day-to-day stuff, and she had no … Continue reading Be careful out there →

Economic stimulus plan refunds update

The IRS has set up a special Free File page for folks who normally do not have to file but are required to do so in order to get the economic stimulus plan refunds, which I discussed in this post. I'm glad that the IRS and its partners worked this out. Of course, you can … Continue reading Economic stimulus plan refunds update →