Slow news day… NOT!

Busy Monday! First up, Governor Tim Kaine. As expected, the Governor amended the transportation bill. Details of the amendments, including the financial impact, can be found here. I'm not happy with the transportation bill and as others have said, Kaine's amendments are like putting lipstick on a pig. The Governor also vetoed five bills which … Continue reading Slow news day… NOT! →

Community Conversations on Race

As previously mentioned, Norfolk United Facing Race proposed a series of community conversations on race, reconciliation and responsibility. The schedule for the conversations has been released. The two-hour sessions will be held as follows: Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Trinity Word of Faith Baptist Church, 2808 Ballentine Blvd. Saturday, April … Continue reading Community Conversations on Race →

Eaglets at NBG

I live across the street from the Norfolk Botanical Gardens. Since moving here, my exposure to wildlife has increased exponentially. Once tax season is over, I'll go back to walking daily thru the gardens. One thing that is really cool is that there is a Bald Eagle nest at the Gardens. This year, three eaglets … Continue reading Eaglets at NBG →

Everybody loves the gas tax but it’s not an option

The editorial in yesterday's Virginian Pilot just made me chuckle. Our transportation needs could be paid for with a gas tax, but it would be political suicide, right? People hate it, and nobody will support it, we were told. It was political death. Virginia's third rail. Run for your lives. That was always nonsense. Just … Continue reading Everybody loves the gas tax but it’s not an option →

BTR Fun coming Sunday night

I just know the proprietors of 7 West are going to be a hoot! Delegates Kris Amundson and Bob Brink join Jim Hoeft and me tomorrow night tonight at 7pm on BlogTalkRadio. According to Delegate Brink, they promise to dress for the occasion. I can't speak for Jim but I'll certainly be appropriately dressed. Appropriate … Continue reading BTR Fun coming Sunday night →

The Pulpit Speaks: November 3, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, and saith unto Him, If Thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: November 3, 1956 →

A chance to help Hampton Roads kids

UPDATE 2: According to WAVYTV10, the band has received a donation from a local businessman, Danny Meeks, to cover the cost of the equipment. Kudos to Mr. Meeks for stepping up to help out. If you made a donation, Squeaky says it will be refunded. Thanks to all who participated. UPDATE: Squeaky set up a … Continue reading A chance to help Hampton Roads kids →

And we’re off!

The race in the 87th House District is officially on with Sunday's kickoff by Republican challenger Hank Giffin. Expected attendees include Congresswoman Thelma Drake and Senator Nick Rerras, along with some of the Republican delegates from Virginia Beach. The 87th, which happens to be where I live, is currently represented by Democrat Paula Miller. Miller … Continue reading And we’re off! →

Congrats, Tommy!

Via the Virginian Pilot: A Norview High School graduate who returned to his alma mater to teach, coach and advise students in extracurricular activities was named the school division’s Teacher of the Year on Thursday night. Tommy Smigiel is the one the paper is talking about. In addition to teaching, Tommy is actively involved in … Continue reading Congrats, Tommy! →