http://hamptonroads.com/node/343522 Culture en-us Copyright 2009 PilotOnline.com / HamptonRoads.com. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:58:49 -0500 Religion is weird, but that is because it is of man, not of gods.  In the story about Patrick Kennedy's banishment from communion (View Story by Clicking here), it seems he is banned from communion only in Rhode Island, but apparently not in other states.  Amazing.  God is geographic, or, his powers are llimited by geography. http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/gods-commands-are-variable-geographically-limited Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:03:48 -0500 According to a recent news item, Two Injured Inside Parking Garage, closing Bar Norfolk and Have a Nice Day Cafe does not seem to have stopped garage shootings.  There's a church nearby, is it now going to have its doors chained and padlocked? Let's wait and see what asinine action City Council takes to "alleviate" this continuing problem.  I'm afraid to guess.   http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/what-now-norfolk-city-council Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:27:58 -0500 In an on-line story this morning, Robertson's Islam remarks puts (sic) McDonnell on the spot, concern is expressed about the connection between our Governor-Elect, Bob McDonnell, and Pat Robertson, doddering individual. My opinion on this pseudo issue?  Falderal Baloney! For several reasons this should not be an issue: Bob McDonnell is not Pat Robertson's keeper. http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/who-really-cares Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:58:34 -0500 Take time out today to thank a veteran for their honorable conduct as they protected, and still protect us.  Here are a few photos of veterans at work:       http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/photos-veterans-job Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:41:14 -0500 A friend and I visited Norfolk's Zoo, aka Virginia Zoological Park, last week on one of the fine 'tween weather days we often experience here in Hampton Roads, Virginia.  My visits occur several times a year; the zoo is a great place to walk, enjoy the outdoors, see the animals, and admire the wonders of nature.  http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/norfolks-virginia-zoological-park-photo-safari Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:54:59 -0500 It is easy to turn your home or business into a gun-free zone; the following video explains how as well as the functionality of such zones: ----   _____ Any Questions? http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/turn-your-home-or-business-gun-free-zone-instructional-video Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:42:09 -0500 For the first time in my recollection, everyone for whom I voted won.  What a great feeling! A personal first!  My election day red letter date. Locally we have the professionalism of both Sharon McDonald as continuing Commissioner of the Revenue and Bob McCabe as Sheriff. Not only did the two of them win, but we won big by having them continue in office.  http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/i-won-election-day-lotto Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:43:15 -0500 It is important that you vote; it is even more important that you are informed before you vote.  One site that I highly recommend to bring you up to speed on candidates is Vote Smart.  Vote Smart is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that has a plethora of information on candidates, including which PACs support them, who is donating to their campaign, and how they have voted in the http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/be-smart-voter Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:13:00 -0500 The Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue Race is interesting, not so much for the issues; the issues are discussed pretty much only by the incumbent, but for the high incidence of sour grapes in the opposition's campaign. http://hamptonroads.com/2009/10/knack-sour-grapes-candidate Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:27:18 -0400 It is all a game with rules and policies and procedures and definitions and expectations and mores and rituals and hierarchies and mysteries and, for me, gobbledygook.  (See Related Pilotonline Story)  As you will discern from reading the story's comments at Pilotonline, the dissention between believers is no small thing.  They are already at each others's throats, figuratively of c http://hamptonroads.com/2009/10/religion-lot-monopoly Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:15:56 -0400