http://hamptonroads.com/node/343522 Culture en-us Copyright 2010 PilotOnline.com / HamptonRoads.com. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:33:40 -0500 Today is designated National Black History Super Bowl Snow Day and you are all welcome to share this holiday with me. I plan on reading, watching movies and going to the gym. http://hamptonroads.com/2010/02/virginia-beach-black-leadership-offends-me-greatly Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:22:42 -0500 In a blog written and posted today by Julie Cabral Lucas, No Shoes or Shirt Required, she asks a question, "Did you ever think you’d see the day when a Christian cross would 'prompt' an investigation?"  The question was in response to a story about the Air Force Academy's area set aside for Pagan Worship, a circle of stones.  Someone had placed a large Christian cross on http://hamptonroads.com/2010/02/christian-chutzpah Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0500 It is about time that the performance of a significant number of citizens in the armed forces is recognied for the honor and the courage attached to such service. http://hamptonroads.com/2010/02/gay-apparel-include-camouflage Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:49:40 -0500 They might have picked a different term to avoid making people feel badly.  Are you essential to your job? "Johnny, how did your dad do on his drive to work yesterday?" "Oh, my dad got to stay home!  He is non-essential . . . ." http://hamptonroads.com/2010/02/are-you-nonessential Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:39:30 -0500 Snow in Colonial Place, Norfolk, VA We got the snow we were promised, so I got our around 7 AM and took a few photos to share with those who want to stay inside and warm.  That inside and warm option will be my option for the rest of the day. Note it is still snowing and fairly steadily as I took this photo of our home.  http://hamptonroads.com/2010/01/snow-day Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:17:58 -0500 Well, I'll add my 2-cents worth of comments on the State of the Union, which I read rather than watched: http://hamptonroads.com/2010/01/president-obama-extremis Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:53:03 -0500 Michael Townes Michael Townes leadership undoubtedly did much to foster the growth of public transportation in Hampton Roads.  Working with Norfolk City Council, he was instrumental in garnering funding and impetus for our light rail starter route.  For this he will be fondly remembered. http://hamptonroads.com/2010/01/racist-buffoonery Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:48:17 -0500 As a disclaimer, let me state that the following restuarant names are fictional; any resemblance to actual restaurants is coincidental, accidental and unintentional on my part.  That out of the way, let me state that one should pay attention to restaurant names, and doubt the authenticity of certain specialty restaurants.  You may want to avoid the following:   http://hamptonroads.com/2010/01/would-you-eat-here Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:45:12 -0500 Generally generalizations are not good, but today, in this blog, I will make another exception. When people ask me what I do for a living, I tell them that I assist ex-offenders get jobs.  They typical response from them is a surprised look on their face, followed by a comment similar to, "Wow.  That must be hard.  The job market is trerrible." http://hamptonroads.com/2010/01/cant-find-work-pshaw Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:52:20 -0500 My wife took off with friends to go on a shopping safari in Northern Virginia today, Potomac Mills, I believe.  I opted not to go.  Hunger hit me about 10 minutes after they left, so I thought I would fake a few waffles.  Did not feel like looking up a recipe, so I just winged it (wong it?). http://hamptonroads.com/2010/01/amateur-waffler Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:21:35 -0500