Friday fun: what’s your word right now?

Been a while since we've done one of these. Figured it was time to get back to having a bit of fun 🙂 Your Word is Imagination You are a colorful person who only sees potential. You love to create and explore. You could never feel bored; there are entire fantasy worlds that live in … Continue reading Friday fun: what’s your word right now? →

A victory for ‘Virginia’s chief homophobe’

Have to admit that I'm not too happy with the title of my latest op-ed, which appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. Not because it isn't true, but because it is. All of it. Bob Marshall calls himself "Virginia's chief homophobe." And he and his merry band over at the "Family" Foundation managed to derail the … Continue reading A victory for ‘Virginia’s chief homophobe’ →

15 things you should give up to be happy

Interesting list that's making it's way around the internets. My favorite: Gotcha! 😀 Actually, the whole list is pretty good. Check it out.

How they voted

This photo, taken by Del. Mark Keam, was all we had last night to know how the House of Delegates voted on Tracy Thorne-Begland. We now have the roster, via RTD. The 33 delegates who voted in favor of this highly qualified candidate were: David B. Albo, R-Fairfax Kenneth C. Alexander, D-Norfolk Mamye E. BaCote, … Continue reading How they voted →

Norfolk Public Schools community conversations

The Norfolk Public Schools are holding a series of community conversations this month, with an eye towards an action plan for the next school year. The first of the conversations was held Monday evening. The remaining sessions are: Tues., May 15, 5:30 p.m. Granby Elementary School 7101 Newport Ave. Thurs., May 17, 6 p.m. Norview … Continue reading Norfolk Public Schools community conversations →

Flies, honey and vinegar

There's an old saying, "You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar." Sometimes, folks lose sight of this when making a pitch. Case in point: Virginia FREE. I spent Thursday and Friday last week at the Virginia Society of CPAs Leaders' Summit. We had a number of speakers over the course of the two … Continue reading Flies, honey and vinegar →

The sweet voice of Mama

I can still wear a red carnation. Sunday is Mother's Day. Naturally, my thoughts this week turned to my mother, and prompted my latest op-ed, title above, which appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. The picture I keep in my mind is the one shown here, which accompanied the column in the print edition. I still … Continue reading The sweet voice of Mama →

Hurt’s recent statement on “Obamacare”

Recently, Robert Hurt made comments on the two-year anniversary of the passage of "Obamacare" otherwise known as the health care reform law or ACA. “It has been just two years since President Obama signed his health care bill into law and with each passing day it becomes clearer that the President’s health care law is … Continue reading Hurt’s recent statement on “Obamacare” →

I guess Cuccinelli is a RINO, too

Virginia Attorney General - and 2013 gubernatorial candidate - Ken Cuccinelli appeared on Bill O'Reilly's show last night. This came on the heels of O'Reilly having called out the AG a couple of nights before, as he has "reported" on the story of the beating of two Virginian-Pilot reporters. The exchange got testy at times, … Continue reading I guess Cuccinelli is a RINO, too →