Category: Local

Dreyfuss on Democracy

Bill Maher's show is one that I try not to miss. Lots of folks appear on the show. Below is a clip from one episode that I saw when it aired and thought was very powerful. As the description on YouTube says, "Richard Dreyfuss suggests that the current inattentive, apathetic and uninterested nature of our … Continue reading Dreyfuss on Democracy →

Waldo is right

Like many others, I follow the postings of the Virginia political blogosphere via Waldo Jaquith's creation, Virginia Political Blogs. It is a great way to keep up with the happenings without having to go to each of the 100+ blogs, many of which I wouldn't read, anyway. The aggregator has served its purpose quite well, … Continue reading Waldo is right →

The Real Meaning of Christmas

OK, so I'm pretty sappy today. Here is another Christmas article I ran across that is worth sharing. The Real Meaning of Christmas A gift of kindness When I was visiting my sister in North Carolina this Thanksgiving, we began to discuss the commercialization of the Christmas holiday. This is a subject perennially dissected by … Continue reading The Real Meaning of Christmas →

The envelope

I received this via email a short while ago and wanted to share it. It's just a small white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It has peeked through the branches of our tree for the past 10 years or so. It all began because my … Continue reading The envelope →

Happy holidays!

One of the things I enjoy doing during the season is to visit the Garden of Lights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, just outside my back door. I usually take a trip or two through the display, with my top down on my car and my radio tuned to a station playing Christmas music. Each … Continue reading Happy holidays! →

Congrats to James Martin, Dannyboy & Bryan Scrafford

Via 7 West, we learn that young blogger James Martin of The Virginia Progressive has made the Dean's List. Congratulations, James! Good job! UPDATE: It appears that we have other Dean's List bloggers in our midst. Congrats to Dannyboy and Bryan Scrafford as well. Any other Dean's List students out there? Leave your names in … Continue reading Congrats to James Martin, Dannyboy & Bryan Scrafford →

More on Joannou challenger comes to light

As I mentioned earlier, Delegate Johnny Joannou (D-79th) is facing a primary challenger in 2007. Sean has more information on Henry Light, who has now filed. Joannou, who began his second stint in the House of Delegates in 1998 (previously served 1976-1983), served in the Senate (1984-1991) before being ousted by Fred Quayle, who himself … Continue reading More on Joannou challenger comes to light →

Welch R-21st supports gas tax hike for roads

Delegate John Welch III said Thursday that he supports a 10-cents per gallon increase in the gas tax to pay for transportation. Welch, a Republican from Virginia Beach, has been an ardent opponent of any tax increases. According to the Virginian-Pilot, his change of heart took place on Election Day. "I worked the polls for … Continue reading Welch R-21st supports gas tax hike for roads →

Planned updates to the DPVA website

I was one of the bloggers invited to a conference call with the Democratic Party of Virginia yesterday. As a general rule, I treat phone calls and emails as "not for publication" things. (Blame it on my IRS background where privacy protection was drilled into our heads from Day 1.) However, having been named by … Continue reading Planned updates to the DPVA website →