Lambert in trouble

The Richmond Democrat has an account of last night's RCDC meeting in which the behavior of Senator Benny Lambert was discussed. Lambert, if you recall, openly supported Republican George Allen, a direct violation of the Democratic Party Plan. I just want to know what in the heck is wrong with Ds. Is there something in … Continue reading Lambert in trouble →

Sweetpea elected to Hall of Fame

Among my most prized possessions is a blue silk corner jacket with the name "Pernell Sweetpea Whitaker" emblazoned in white script on the back. The jacket brings together a number of things for me. First, Norfolk native Whitaker is one of my favorite boxers. Second, the jacket was worn in the corner of one of … Continue reading Sweetpea elected to Hall of Fame →

Good story of the day: Troy & Tommi Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot had an interesting article on Redskins safety Troy Vincent today. Vincent has set up a community development corporation in his home town of Trenton, NJ. Uncomfortable with the possibility of being seen as a "knight in shining armor," Vincent and his wife, Tommi, were not satisfied with just donating money here and there. … Continue reading Good story of the day: Troy & Tommi Vincent →

Tax on tax

I've often heard that if there is a way to tax something, Norfolk will figure it out. But tax a tax? It seems that Norfolk's Commissioner of the Revenue Sharon McDonald has figured out how to do that, too. The plan is to place a levy on the 36.5 cents per gallon in state and … Continue reading Tax on tax →

Webb v Bush: BJS has the goods

I have not commented on the now infamous exchange between President George Bush and Virginia Senator-elect Webb, mainly because it seems that all of what I have read about the incident has come via partisan sources. To my knowledge, no one who observed the incident has commented so I've been content to let the rest … Continue reading Webb v Bush: BJS has the goods →

Committee defeats payday lending ban

According to the Daily Press, the predatory lending of payday loans will be allowed to continue. In a 10-8 vote, the Commerce and Labor Committee defeated a bill from Del. John O'Bannon, R-Henrico, aimed at repealing the 2002 law that began a new chapter in consumer lending. It led to an explosion of storefront payday … Continue reading Committee defeats payday lending ban →

Charity idea: Help Virginia Read

One of the joys of blogging is having people read what I write. If all I do is write and no one reads it, would there be any joy? I don't know - and I really don't want to find out 😉 But the reality is that there are some people who cannot read. Stepping … Continue reading Charity idea: Help Virginia Read →

What’s old is new

A long time ago, primary schools housed students up to the eighth grade and high school started at 9th grade. There were no junior high schools (as they were called when I attended, and included grades 7-9) or middle schools, as they are now called, housing grades 6-8. Hampton is now looking to revert to … Continue reading What’s old is new →