Petition for OTR

Almost every Saturday, I have posted the topics and guests for On The Record, hosted by Joel Rubin. Unfortunately, last Sunday's show was the last. A group of concerned citizens has started a petition which acknowledges that WVEC is unlikely to change its mind on this but wants "other media outlets in the region" to … Continue reading Petition for OTR →

Wilder enters the blogosphere

Yep, you read that right. Former governor and most recently, Richmond mayor, L. Douglas Wilder has entered the blogosphere. His blog is here. He intends to cover local and national politics. The people are always ahead of politicians. Citizens provide the support for the vision and impetus for government – fighting crime, protecting the river, … Continue reading Wilder enters the blogosphere →

2009 resolutions

You know you're going to make them 😉 And, even worse, break them 🙂 But here is one that you could make and not break: seek out a little solitude. Back in 1998, the late psychologist Ester Buchholz wrote in Psychology Today magazine, “Life’s creative solutions require alonetime. Solitude is required for the unconscious to … Continue reading 2009 resolutions →

Sen. John Miller Town Hall meetings

Senator John Miller will hold four town hall metings prior to the start of the General Assembly session, which convenes on January 14th. From the press release: "This session of the General Assembly will be dealing with many difficult issues. In addition to make hard decisions on where to cut the budget, legislators will deal … Continue reading Sen. John Miller Town Hall meetings →

2008 Top Ten

Reviewing 2008, the top ten posts on this blog (based on the number of times viewed): Male vs female, white vs black Economic stimulus plan refunds American Idol Results 03/06/08: The Top 12 American Idol Results 03/12/08: Down to 11 Is the income tax unconstitutional? On Obama's Pastor, Jeremiah Wright Who to contact for inaugural … Continue reading 2008 Top Ten →

Don’t blink

Or you will miss tonight's leap second. Today's extra second will be added at the U.S. Naval Observatory's Master Clock Facility in Washington at 6:59:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Don't squander it. Wonder why they picked that time to record the leap second? Wouldn't it have been a bit more fun to add it to … Continue reading Don’t blink →

Wii Music

This falls into the "no politics at all" category 🙂 I've been seeing those cool commercials on TV for Wii Music. A former music major, I considered purchasing it. Christmas Day I spent with my extended family - mom, sisters, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews - of all ages. One of the coolest "toys" … Continue reading Wii Music →

Opinion, please: candidates’ donations

Caroline Kennedy is the latest to be called out for failure to contribute to candidates. "It calls into question her commitment to politics and to government." A couple of weeks ago, it was Terry McAuliffe. McAuliffe's lack of donations to Virginia candidates, especially considering his generous giving to federal candidates, could become fodder for his … Continue reading Opinion, please: candidates’ donations →

OTR 12/28/07: The final show

This Sunday's On the Record, the last of the series, will feature a conversation with outgoing Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf. Joining host Joel Rubin in the other segment will be two still photographers, Chris Tyree and Stephen Katz, who travel to some of the world's most troubled places. In his "My Minute" segment, Rubin … Continue reading OTR 12/28/07: The final show →