September 6 has been a bittersweet day for me for a very long time. My father, about whom I’ve written in the past (like here and here) died on September 6, 1973. I remain grateful for all that Daddy taught me, even though our time on this earth was so short. One year later, on … Continue reading A day to remember
While it may have had its origins in wanting a day to commemorate men, Father’s Day really was more of a creation of the retail industry. The fact that it wasn’t signed into law until 1972 may account for my lack of memory of celebrating it with my own father, who died in 1973. As … Continue reading Remembering Daddy on Father’s Day
As I wrote this post in my head over the last few days, I kept trying to come up with a title that would capture all that happened. As you might expect, it was a week filled with ups and downs. It was no fun writing my Mama’s obituary. (I actually had to write four … Continue reading What a week
With the Republican convention last Saturday, we now have the candidates for the 100th House district. Willie Randall is the Democratic nominee, having won it in a firehouse primary a week ago. Randall is a retired military officer and served on the Northampton County Board of Supervisors. His Facebook page is here. Winning the Republican … Continue reading Race set in the 100th; Special election 2/25
Since leaving the courthouse Tuesday, I’ve been mulling over what I witnessed. Combined with my day in Richmond Wednesday, it has been a whirlwind week. Setting the scene Leaving for court and knowing no electronic devices were allowed inside, I made a conscious choice to take notes in a notebook that I received at the … Continue reading Thoughts on Bostic v Rainey oral arguments
Another Father’s Day is upon us, the 38th I’ve experienced without my own father, the Rev. Charles Thomas Paige (b. 9/25/11, d. 9/6/73). The photo to the left is one of my favorites, taken 61 years ago on 6/15/50, the day he graduated from Temple with his master degree in theology and the day my … Continue reading Father’s Day 2011
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday’s Virginian-Pilot. I was, of course, thinking about Thanksgivings of the past – and the future. Re-reading one of my father’s old columns – written before I was born – reminded me that it is so easy to forget to be grateful. And then there’s the food 🙂 … Continue reading ICYMI: A day of memories and gratitude
UPDATE: See press release below. According to several sources, Evans Poston announced last evening his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for Commissioner of the Revenue. I am told that Poston has the support of all members of the Norfolk City Council except one, as well as most of the other constitutional officers and members … Continue reading Candidate announces for Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue
Watching a little TV this morning, I heard the umpteenth example of just how dumb some of the media “experts” are. The host was relaying a story about a dinner at the White House. It was just after Gerald Ford had become president and he and Betty invited their long time friends, Tip O’Neill and … Continue reading The dumbing down of America
I recently got a new little red sports car. When I got the car everyone told me “oh the police are going to get you now because the car is red.” So even though I drive like Mrs. Magoo, I have been very aware when ever I see a police car the last two weeks. … Continue reading Hampton Police at the Crab Shack doing the Car Wash Dance
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