... for better weather 😦 This picture reminds me of Aruba, my favorite destination. (I have some pictures somewhere of my one and only trip there - can't find them right now.) I'm so over this winter weather. It has made an absolute mess of my schedule this semester. We don't have snow days in … Continue reading Wishing
... does it become true? The Big Lie has many variations, one of which is often attributed to Joseph Goebbels, although no real proof exists that he said it. Regardless, we are all familiar with the sentiment: repeat something often enough and people will believe it - and you may come to believe it yourself. … Continue reading If you repeat something often enough
Well, for one, the superintendent of schools has decided to abandon his charter schools plan. Actually, it appears the decision was made a while back: King mentioned changes to his charter school plan, dubbed the Transformation Initiative, in January board meetings. Also in January, the board approved plans to apply to the state Board of … Continue reading What’s up, Norfolk?
Voters in the 100th House district will elect their representative today. Vote at your normal polling place during normal hours. The 100th House district covers the Eastern Shore and a part of Norfolk. (A list of precincts is here.) If you are not sure if you are in the district or where you are to … Continue reading 100th House: Vote today
VPAP has an interesting analysis of where the money was spent by the two candidates vying for the 6th Senate. A couple of notes, from a review of the reports on SBE: Wayne Coleman loaned his campaign $150,000, none of which was repaid. His cash on hand as of 2/3/14 was $509.52. Lynwood Lewis ended … Continue reading A look back at the 6th Senate: the others
Heck yeah! Read it for yourself below. I'm sure I'll have more to say, but right now, I'm just enjoying the moment. What a way to head into Valentine's Day!
While I can understand the need to protect wetlands, there's something wrong here: Doug and Tammy Nicoll spoke at the hearing, arguing that they had been given permission in the 1990s to mow their lawn and were shown by inspectors where to cut. The board found them in violation anyway but did not order them … Continue reading There’s something wrong with this picture
Norfolk Public Schools are considering changing school attendance zones and held a public meeting last night on the possibilities. Another meeting is scheduled for tonight at 6:30 at Norview High School. Last night's meeting was not well-attended; no surprise given that notice was so short. And then there's this: The school division plans to post … Continue reading Norfolk schools redistricting
With the Republican convention last Saturday, we now have the candidates for the 100th House district. Willie Randall is the Democratic nominee, having won it in a firehouse primary a week ago. Randall is a retired military officer and served on the Northampton County Board of Supervisors. His Facebook page is here. Winning the Republican … Continue reading Race set in the 100th; Special election 2/25
Oral arguments were heard today in Norfolk in the case of Bostic v Rainey. I was there for most of the arguments. I'll have more thoughts on it but I saw this drawing on WAVY and thought I'd share. The drawing, though, doesn't do justice to what it felt like for me in that courtroom. … Continue reading Oral arguments in marriage case
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