Something to Talk About

I saw Bonnie Raitt in concert last night. She performed at the Ntelos Pavilion in Portsmouth as a part of the Virginia Arts Festival, more specifically, the Ruth Brown Blues Festival. It was my first trip to this venue and although it was a bit chilly, it was a very nice concert. Raitt, paying tribute … Continue reading Something to Talk About →

The Pulpit Speaks: February 21, 1959

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. The latter section of the first verse of Luke in the eleventh chapter reads: "Lord, teach us to pray!" As one reads this challenging verse, many times the question "Why?" pops up in … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: February 21, 1959 →

Gore running?

Seems that some friends of Al Gore are putting together a team for a new run: One of his former campaign team said: "I was asked whether I would be available towards the end of the year if I am needed. They know he has not ruled out running and if he decides to jump … Continue reading Gore running? →

Lambert files:$100K loan

Benny Lambert's financial report finally showed up on the SBE website today. The report shows $172K in cash on hand, of which $100K is a loan he made to the campaign on 3/30. Now I understand investing in your own campaign, but putting $100K in at the last minute, especially when your 20 (!) contributors … Continue reading Lambert files:$100K loan →

Farlow press release on Rapp retirement

From Troy Farlow: I commend Delegate Rapp on her years of public service in the House of Delegates. Although Delegate Rapp and I disagreed on several issues, I appreciate her dedication to serving the public and constituents. I share Delegate Rapp's passion for the common good, and that's why I'm running for the House of … Continue reading Farlow press release on Rapp retirement →

Rapp retires

My sources are telling me that Melanie Rapp, Republican delegate from the 96th district, will be retiring. The reason given is that she has gotten a job out of the area. No word on who her replacement might be. For the Democratic candidate, Troy Farlow, this should be good news. Taking an open seat is … Continue reading Rapp retires →

Mark Warner at the Norfolk Forum

Former Governor Mark Warner was the final speaker of the season for the Norfolk Forum this past Tuesday night. The Virginian-Pilot covered his speech in this article. On display was Warner's sense of humor: besides the "cha-ching" mentioned in the Pilot article, he spoke about missing being called "His Excellency" and the fact that as … Continue reading Mark Warner at the Norfolk Forum →

Wardrup retires

The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that Leo Wardrup announced his retirement. "First, I can no longer meet my own demands for a vigorous campaign so characteristic of my past campaigns," he said in a written statement. "Second, and most important for my constituents, I can no longer serve with the energy they have come to expect … Continue reading Wardrup retires →

No Drinking Liberally tonight

The Norfolk gathering of Drinking Liberally, scheduled for this evening, has been canceled. The next one will be held the third Thursday of May - May 17th.