What’s wrong with this picture?

How things work: May 14, 2009: Bobby Thompson donates $2,000 to Del. William Howell, R-Stafford County, House speaker. May 14, 2009: Thompson donates $2,000 to Del. Chris Jones, R-Suffolk, chairman of the House General Laws Committee. May 18, 2009: Thompson donates $1,000 to Sen. Patsy Ticer, D-Alexandria, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural … Continue reading What’s wrong with this picture? →

Northam/Miller town hall meeting 5/24

Senator Ralph Northam and Delegate Paula Miller will be holding another Town Hall meeting on Monday, May 24 at 7pm at the Tarrallton Community Center,  2100 Tarrallton Dr. The topic for this meeting is the General Assembly in general, including a recap of April's veto session. This meeting is free and open to the public.

Changes at the Pilot

In case you missed it, there have been a couple of notable changes at The Virginian Pilot in the past few days. First, longtime editorial page associate editor Roger Chesley is moving on. In an op-ed penned for his regular Saturday column, Chesley announces that he is leaving the editorial board but not the paper. … Continue reading Changes at the Pilot →

ICYMI: Black on Beck

This has got to be the funniest thing I've seen in a long time. In case you missed it, Lewis Black takes on Glenn Beck and, well, see for yourself 😉

Friday fun: what kind of juice are you?

You Are Apple Juice You're very likable and quite popular. It's hard not to find something to love about you. You are playful and fun. You try to bring levity to situations. While you are entertaining, you're not very hyper or mischievous. You are laid back, low key, and even a bit sensitive. What Kind … Continue reading Friday fun: what kind of juice are you? →

Rigell had a bad day

I couldn't help but think of this song as various news clips came through my email Wednesday regarding 2nd Congressional District Republican candidate Scott Rigell. First there was the USA Today story about the Cash for Clunkers program. Rigell, whose dealership sold 138 cars using the program, has been critical of Congressional spending. His opponents, … Continue reading Rigell had a bad day →

American Idol results 5/12/10: top 3

The top four contestants sang songs from the movies Wednesday night, with Jaime Foxx as the mentor. Although they had a lot to choose from, all of them chose really strange songs. Wednesday's results show reminded us that the top three gets to visit their home. Joy. More fodder for filling airtime. Tonight's fill took … Continue reading American Idol results 5/12/10: top 3 →

Updates: Portsmouth mayor, Norfolk council

Portsmouth mayor files challenge to recall In an interesting twist, Portsmouth Mayor James Holley III has filed a challenge to the recall attempts of the voters. The mayor continues to say he will not resign. The brief, one-page complaint challenges the sufficiency of the petition against him, the genuineness of the nearly 8,800 signatures, and … Continue reading Updates: Portsmouth mayor, Norfolk council →

Poor Michael Steele

Sometimes, I feel sorry for the guy - I really do. Yesterday was one of those times. As the RNC chair, Michael Steele had to release a statement denouncing Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. That's politics today - if the nomination had come from a Republican president instead of a Democratic one, the statement from … Continue reading Poor Michael Steele →

Lena Horne: 1917 – 2010

I can't say I was a big fan but the passing of singer/actress Lena Horne requires acknowledgment. If you are not familiar with her story, this New York Times article is worth a read. By far, her signature song was "Stormy Weather." Here is the full performance from 1943: