SBE busy Monday

The State Board of Elections was busy yesterday (AP). First, they approved a request by the Virginia Republican Party to require voters in their February 12 presidential primary to sign a loyalty oath, vowing to support the eventual Republican nominee. Yawn. As everyone has noted, there is no way to enforce the oath, so this … Continue reading SBE busy Monday →

DeSteph tries to hold meeting

According to The Virginian Pilot, Virginia Beach councilman Bill DeSteph tried to hold a meeting of "Republican city, state and federal elected officials." ...most of the seven invited city council members declined to attend. One cited a scheduling conflict, when reached by The Virginian-Pilot Monday. Most said they didn't want to take part in a … Continue reading DeSteph tries to hold meeting →

A challenge

Yeah, I know we are all tired from the General Assembly races. And full from eating all that good Thanksgiving food 🙂 Nevertheless, there is a race going on in the 1st Congressional District. And Democratic candidate Philip Forgit can use some help. Just two weekends remain between now and Election Day, December 11. So … Continue reading A challenge →

Sean Taylor: 1983-2007

Eddy Anaya kneels at the parking spot of Washington Redskins star safety Sean Taylor at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. on Tuesday. KEVIN WOLF | AP Redskins safety Sean Taylor passed away last night, the result of a shooting in his home. Like Jim Ducibella, I am in shock. I had just finished reading the … Continue reading Sean Taylor: 1983-2007 →

Monday morning quarterback

The Thanksgiving weekend is a football lover's paradise, with a mix of pro and college games. I managed to catch a bit of the three pro games Thursday, a bit of the UVA/VA Tech game Saturday, and pieces of a number of pro games Sunday. I've never watched much college football, but I can honestly … Continue reading Monday morning quarterback →

Thirty years too late

I've been playing musical instruments since the 5th grade, when I started on violin. (One instrument that I failed to master.) In junior high school, I switched to French horn and, in 9th grade, settled on trombone as my main instrument. We had a marching band in junior high, although we mainly marched in parades. … Continue reading Thirty years too late →

The Pulpit Speaks: November 23, 1957

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Over and above everything else. the prodigal son was a dreamer. In spite of the fact that his dreams were misdirected, nevertheless, he was a dreamer. He dreamed that he could build a … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: November 23, 1957 →

Mark your calendars

A few upcoming events you might be interested in: Monday, November 26 - Join Virginia Beach Democrats for a Pizza Party hosted by candidates Bobby Mathieson, Joe Bouchard and Bob MacIver as a thank you for campaign volunteers. Shorebreak Pizza Cafe, 2941 Shore Drive (Near West Great Neck Road), 6pm. Wednesday, November 28 - A … Continue reading Mark your calendars →

OTR 11/25: Libertarians and Thanksgiving

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a segment with Lisa Suhay, a writer of children's books, including one on the first Thanksgiving at Berkeley Plantation. Also joining host Joel Rubin will be members of Virginia's Libertarian Party, who are supporting Ron Paul for president. In his "My Minute" segment, host Joel Rubin takes a … Continue reading OTR 11/25: Libertarians and Thanksgiving →