Absolutely buried heading into the 15th. A few links from around the 'net: Bill Clinton coming to raise money for Virginia Senate Democrats. Rick Perry coming to raise money for Republican Party of Virginia Excerpts from the taped interviews of Jackie Kennedy Nearly 1 in 6 Americans are in poverty 1 in 4 homes with … Continue reading Quick links 09/14/11
Following up on last week's full page letter from the publisher, news editor Denis Finley had an article in Sunday's paper about specific changes that are coming to The Virginian-Pilot. The article was republished as a blog post Monday. Here are the changes you will begin to see next week: - On Mondays only, we … Continue reading Changes coming to the Pilot
A reprint of my post from 9/11/06. I'm not much of a traveler, mainly because I dislike car trips and my other half hates to fly. But about fifteen years ago, we flew to New York for a weekend with a very good friend of ours. While there, we took in the sights of the … Continue reading Ten years
Guest post by Carole Garrison Sometimes it is the smallest nice things we do that can make a lasting memory for so many other people. Today is the funeral for my friend and neighbor Bo Madlock. Bo and I would often talk about local politics. However most many people knew him as Santa Claus. When … Continue reading The little things matter: my friend Bo
My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. Those who are regular readers of this blog know how I feel about the removal provisions of Virginia Code § 24.2-233. I've cited it often when discussing the removal of certain elected officials in the area as well as in the attempt by Norfolk City Council to … Continue reading Note to legislators: make recall easier
In a full page letter to the public in Sunday's paper, The Virginian-Pilot's president and publisher, Maurice Jones, laid out what is coming for the paper - and it ain't pretty: As we look ahead at the next 12-18 months, it is our belief that the economy will remain our most formidable rival. What are … Continue reading Jones: “Beating the defense”
Senator Ralph Northam announced Tuesday the endorsements of elected officials in all five jurisdictions in which the 6th Senate lies. Among those announced: Mayor Paul Fraim of Norfolk Phil Kellam, Virginia Beach Commissioner of the Revenue Laura Belle Gordy, Vice Chair, Accomack County Board of Supervisors Richard Tankard, Chair, Northampton County Board of Supervisors Janine … Continue reading Northam gains endorsements of electeds
Senator Mark Warner spent three weeks traveling Virginia, visiting 34 communities and attending 45 events with constituents. Here's a short video he did about his travels.
Here's the video of yesterday's speeches by DPVA chair Brian Moran and Senate candidate Tim Kaine. At the very beginning of the video, you'll hear Congressman Scott make reference to his press release regarding him not running for Senate.
Having wild animals around when you live in the country is a given. We have done battle with one or more each of racoons, 'possums, and groundhogs. The groundhogs especially are bad for the garden. In the process of growing lots of tomatoes every year, a ripening table is set up on the deck. Here … Continue reading Hand to hand combat with a ‘possum
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