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
Nikki Giovanni: “We are Virginia Tech”
World renown poet and author, Virginia Tech professor Nikki Giovanni delivers the words that we all feel.
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.
