Random stuff

Totally unrelated items I've run across "Next president" isn't on local ballot - I've been getting emails about this for a while. The Top 10 Political Turkeys of 2008 - Pretty good list. VA School Board sued over in-class haircut - $1,000 in compensatory damages for something that grows back? Cleaner who turns in $20K … Continue reading Random stuff →

Thanksgiving 2008

I started cooking Wednesday and will be preparing stuff right up until dinner time 😉 The menu this year is pretty much the same as before, except no Brussell Sprouts this year. The sweet potato dish will be Praline- Topped Sweet Potatoes and the spinach dish will be Threadgill's Spinach Casserole. Both of those were … Continue reading Thanksgiving 2008 →

A “d”emocratic candidate in the 81st?

So it appears. I'm confused - why is the "d" small and in quotes? I'll bet he doesn't have a helicopter, though.

Friday fun stuff on a Wednesday: Boggle

You Are Boggle You are an incredibly creative and resourceful person. You're able to dig deep and think outside the box to get things done. You are a non linear thinker. You don't like following directions You draw your inspiration from the strangest places sometimes. You're constantly inspired. What Board Game Are You?

Pilot announces Hartig’s retirement

The Virginian Pilot announced in today's paper the retirement of editorial page editor Dennis Hartig. Hartig, who grew up in the Ocean View section of Norfolk and graduated from Norfolk Catholic High School, joined The Pilot in 1979 as editor of the Virginia Beach Beacon. He later became deputy managing editor, acting editor and, in … Continue reading Pilot announces Hartig’s retirement →

Illegal fliers’ effect on VB mayoral election

Except for this story, which I wrote about here, little has been said about the effect of the fliers distributed on Election Day on behalf of now mayor-elect Will Sessoms. As you can see, the fliers showed Sessoms, a Republican, with an image of Obama.  And, in violation of the law, the fliers did not … Continue reading Illegal fliers’ effect on VB mayoral election →

Opinion, please: wearing of campaign apparel

This last election saw a clarification of the 40-foot rule prohibiting campaign activities. Now we have a bill pre-filed by Del. Jim Shuler (D-12th) which will specifically allow voters to wear campaign apparel. The bill adds section K to §24.2-604: K. The provisions of subsections A and D shall not be construed to prohibit a … Continue reading Opinion, please: wearing of campaign apparel →

November 1963

Looking at the calendar today, I am reminded that it has been 45 years since John Fitzgerald Kennedy, our 35th president, was assassinated. I was much too young to remember that fateful day in Dallas, although as a student of the assassination, I am quite familiar with it. I associate that time, though, with a … Continue reading November 1963 →

OTR 11/23: The economy and the VA budget

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a discussion about the effects of the economy on the Virginia budget. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Norfolk Del. Kenny Alexander and Newport News Del. Phil Hamilton. Also on the show will be LG candidate Jody Wagner, who served as Secretary of Finance. Catch OTR at noon … Continue reading OTR 11/23: The economy and the VA budget →

RK to close December 31

According to this post, RK, formerly Raising Kaine, will be closing its doors on December 31. The work that RK has done over the years cannot be discounted. But I understand the desire - and the need - to move on.