I awoke Saturday to an overcast day and a bit of drizzle. With over 200 RSVPs for my third annual Memorial Day bash, I was a little panicked. A quick check of the various local weather reports (note: don't trust Google's weather reports - it showed rain all day) soon calmed me and sure enough, … Continue reading 3rd Annual Memorial Day Bash roundup
The Pulpit Speaks: April 4, 1959
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. One of the most challenging stories in the Bible centers around Jacob's wrestling with the angel. Here was a man who knew what he wanted and was willing to fight until he got … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: April 4, 1959
Memorial Bash quickie
I'll try to get up a more comprehensive post later today, including some photos from the event. We had a good crowd of Democrats from throughout the region and I think the event went well. The weather was perfect! And the fun part of the event - the straw poll - had interesting results. I … Continue reading Memorial Bash quickie
No OTR this week
I usually post whatever is going to be on On The Record with host Joel Rubin each Saturday. However, the show is being pre-empted this week (and next). So if you need your OTR fix, try watching this video of my appearance on the show last week 😉 Other videos of past shows can be … Continue reading No OTR this week
Statement from Robert Kennedy Jr.
Robert Kennedy Jr. issued the following statement this evening: "It is clear from the context that Hillary was invoking a familiar political circumstance in order to support her decision to stay in the race through June. I have heard her make this reference before, also citing her husband's 1992 race, both of which were hard … Continue reading Statement from Robert Kennedy Jr.
Fun quiz: Yankee or Dixie
OK, so I'm going to be tied up today getting ready for tomorrow's party and I don't feel like writing anything heavy. Somebody sent me this quiz a couple of weeks ago and I thought it was fun. Head on over and take the quiz here. Report your results in the comments. Funny - I've … Continue reading Fun quiz: Yankee or Dixie
All politics is local
I know - I say it all the time but I just don't think I can say it often enough. Last Thursday night was the Norfolk gathering of Drinking Liberally. As I was about to leave, I got into a conversation with somebody who said that if Obama wasn't the nominee, she would be voting … Continue reading All politics is local
American Idol Season 7 Winner: David!
Well, of course the winnner was David 🙂 The only question was which David. Two hours to get to the answer. Thank goodness for TiVo. I only had to watch about 90 minutes - and no commercials 😉 The show opened with a performance by the Top 12 - and a whole bunch of other … Continue reading American Idol Season 7 Winner: David!
What to do with Waterside?
Norfolk's Waterside opened some 25 years ago, ushering in a revival to the downtown waterfront area. The facility was built by Rouse and modeled after a similar one in Baltimore. Rouse also built the 6th St. Market Place in Richmond. With the facility aging and losing money, Norfolk is trying to figure out what to … Continue reading What to do with Waterside?
American Idol Finale – and a prediction
Tuesday night's show matched rocker David Cooke against wonderkid David Archuleta. Gotta admit that the opening with boxing announcer Michael Butler was pretty cool 🙂 Sticking with the boxing theme, the two Davids squared off for three rounds of competition. Archuleta won the coin toss and elected to go second. In the first round, the … Continue reading American Idol Finale – and a prediction
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