tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331906232011-06-08T01:10:41.627-05:00"West of Shockoe" is the online home of Phriendly Jaime, Thaddæus Toad, and AhhYes; three young professionals living and working in Virginia.Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.comBlogger3531100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-34751788164131543012008-07-01T15:51:00.004-05:002008-07-01T16:41:05.993-05:00

We here at West of "Hussein" Shockoe are following the lead of other citizens and, in solidarity with the next President of the United States, are adding "Hussein" as a middle name.Now we realize that some knuckle-draggers out there might take this as some sign that we are, in fact, the deceased Iraqi dictator. (Or the deceased Jordanian King and stalwart American ally, for that matter)Well,

Thaddaeus Toadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15697680261441066609noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-63088985013891442292008-06-30T16:59:00.003-05:002008-06-30T17:12:52.041-05:00

Washington, DC - In an stunning twist Monday, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama eliminated himself from contention for the office of President of the United States.On Sunday, surrogate and former potential running mate retired General Wesley Clark said, "I don't think riding in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to be president."Today, campaign

AhhYeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16548733449849267676noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-45464582530974307442008-03-19T22:53:00.003-05:002008-03-19T22:57:19.649-05:00

All-America quarterback Terrelle Pryor, the nation's top college football prospect, ended his prolonged recruitment Wednesday by announcing he will sign with Ohio State.Pryor unzipped a jacket to reveal a white OSU T-shirt and put on a black Buckeyes hat during a press conference from his high school.Pryor (6-5, 235) is the Parade and U.S. Army All-American Bowl national Player of the Year. He

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-43029092288541691982008-03-19T18:19:00.006-05:002008-03-19T19:53:27.203-05:00

By now everyone knows that Barack Obama's longtime preacher said stuff.Some of it was tinfoil theories:The Government created AIDS to kill people of color.Some of it was racial resentment bubbling to the surface:The U.S. of KKKA.And some of it was the unabashed truth that no one wants to face:9/11 is America's chickens coming home to roost.But there are several things that make this particular "

AhhYeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16548733449849267676noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-91020722210473021722008-03-14T22:32:00.001-05:002008-03-14T22:34:38.831-05:00

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com182tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-55184173735769594132008-03-13T14:26:00.003-05:002008-03-13T14:39:33.090-05:00

I'm serious. I would like as many of you as possible to steal this straight from here, put it on your blog(s), email it to everyone you know, tell them to forward it to everyone THEY know, print it out on cards and send them/give them to strangers and acquaintances, post it as a flyer on a telephone pole, etc., etc., etc.Thanks in advance.Subject: The Real Truth About Barack Obama! As

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-50397303303451370222008-03-08T20:04:00.005-05:002008-03-08T21:29:10.290-05:00

I don't think that us Democrats are going to have to decide whether to vote for Hillary or not. I think this race is, and has been for a little while now, quite over.Not only do I think that Hillary has no chance mathematically or otherwise, to win the nomination, I think she knows it. I think Hillary realized earlier than most of us that the nomination is probably not going to go her way.

AhhYeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16548733449849267676noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-35877533699037314442008-03-08T17:45:00.005-05:002008-03-08T18:04:13.922-05:00

I agree with TeacherKen. We began this campaign season with enthusiasm and hope. Many Americans were drawn to the Democratic party as one of hope, of the possibility for something different. To be sure, some were dissuaded by the lack of meaningful action in the Congress to end the war and the other depredations of this administration. Still, for more than a year it has been clear that the

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-32783908817706854412008-03-01T22:54:00.002-05:002008-03-01T22:58:18.118-05:00

And again, just in case you missed it...

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-41504553440505158402008-02-14T22:17:00.003-05:002008-02-14T22:24:03.642-05:00

I worked hard for you in 2006.I signed a petition to draft you to run for US Senate. I gathered signatures to place your name on the Democratic primary ballot in 2006. I hung signs along the roadways near the Shad Planking in 2006.I donated money and time because I believed in your leadership and judgment.You are a hero.I never deluded myself into thinking you would vote my way on any given

Thaddaeus Toadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15697680261441066609noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-60848561163940993492008-02-10T23:06:00.001-05:002008-02-10T23:10:51.103-05:00

but I'm posting it because it is an easy way for me to go ahead and make my endorsement, and, some may NOT have seen it yet.

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-72080111849462617362008-01-26T21:51:00.000-05:002008-01-26T21:56:30.128-05:00

but I think we can (should?) all agree on the fact that Barack Obama has the best campaign song EVER.

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-40791165408127313572008-01-07T23:37:00.000-05:002008-01-07T23:39:30.502-05:00

is that there is always next season.Here's to next fall, Buckeyes! Great season, tough ending.

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-14324550166786627462008-01-07T09:38:00.000-05:002008-01-07T09:50:32.982-05:00

What an exciting night I have planned. Right after work, I will be headed down to Capital Ale House, where I will hang with Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) and other area Democrats. It's $1 burger night, and as always, the beer selections will be top notch.Afterwards, I'll head over to the grocery store to get some beer for the fridge, and then onto the downtown Richmond BW3s (Buffalo Wild Wings to you

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-59712432759686173902007-12-07T14:09:00.000-05:002007-12-07T14:20:24.778-05:00

The list of the United States of America's 100 most dangerously drunk cities has been published. The usual party city suspects rounded out the list of "most dangerously drunk", including Denver, CO, Anchorage, AK, San Antonio, TX, Washington, DC, and San Diego, CA. The numbers were crunched based on the following: We looked at annual death rates due to alcoholic liver disease, as well as who's

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-4363746451969535492007-12-02T14:39:00.000-05:002007-12-02T14:41:06.991-05:00

See you at the National Championship Game. AGAIN. ;)

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-45142217101192256682007-11-28T21:54:00.000-05:002007-11-28T21:59:38.535-05:00

Duncan Hunter just made the egregious and patently false claim that "only conservatives and members of conservative families" enlist and fight for the United States of America.What a slap in the face to all members of the American Armed Services. Duncan Hunter should apologize IMMEDIATELY, and he should be ashamed at his lack of factual knowledge and overall incompetence.

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-18677639934927803562007-11-17T00:03:00.000-05:002007-11-17T00:05:15.549-05:00

GO BUCKEYES. Hail THE Big Ten.

Thaddaeus Toadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15697680261441066609noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-8751656001363238682007-11-11T18:18:00.000-05:002007-11-12T08:34:00.396-05:00

From here and here...Veterans Day arrives every year like a hand grenade that has been rolling around the floorboard of my life for months. My earliest memories of the day go back to my father’s military service, back when he wore the uniform of a US Navy hospital corpsman.My father, I suspect, was a victim of post-traumatic stress syndrome. If not that, he was a least clinically depressed. Not

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-7365249689784091742007-11-10T14:25:00.001-05:002007-11-11T18:46:53.311-05:00

HILARIOUS UPDATEIt’s been football all day and it’ll be football all night following two straight evenings of live music. Friday night brought me to my first Phil & Friends show of the nine-night run at New York’s Nokia Theatre, an intensely enjoyable concert worth far less than the $70 face value of the ticket price. The venue on Saturday was Ace of Clubs for American Babies, still the best band

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-53770928827327318792007-11-10T13:10:00.000-05:002007-11-10T13:12:07.953-05:00

WHAT? AWESOME.

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-35495281166939620612007-11-08T14:11:00.001-05:002007-11-08T14:22:34.089-05:00

...you may want to take a look at this post over at Bearing Drift. I agree with a lot of what Jim Hoeft and Brian Kirwin have to say, which I know will come as a surprise to many, but it is in fact, true.After the blog conference, I needed a break from regular blogging/commenting. The break has lasted a lot longer than expected, and surprisingly...I haven't spontaneously combusted. Instead, I

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-14119679827588198362007-11-07T14:23:00.001-05:002007-11-07T14:46:47.327-05:00

You guys should probably do something about this Ron Paul guy. Apparently, he raised more money from online donations in one day than any other candidate, EVER. The only people I have spoken to either in person or on blogs and websites whom are actually planning to vote for Ron Paul for President in 2008 are angry Republicans, new, young voters who fancy the word "libertarian", and bored

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-49443888792716938222007-11-07T14:08:00.001-05:002007-11-07T14:09:47.213-05:00

Virginia is turning blue, pholks. And it's about time!

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-35619910024301232762007-10-30T08:01:00.001-05:002007-10-30T08:11:03.481-05:00

I don't have much to write, but man oh MAN...Jeannemarie Devolites Davis sure has stepped in it recently. From screaming at high school students to handing out false mailers to inviting her constituents to attack her opponent's children and now federal election fraud, Jeannemarie sure is showing her desperation.Check it all out here.

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-92177459022782421952007-10-08T18:57:00.000-05:002007-10-08T19:02:21.842-05:00

And for something ALMOST funnier, click here.

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-1185465470693319342007-09-17T18:55:00.000-05:002007-11-03T20:39:03.727-05:00

Tens of thousands of Iraq war protesters marched in DC on Saturday while a few dozen people who support the war cowered behind a large number of policemen and women and a barricade. Yes, you read that correctly; Bush/War supporters literally hid from those who disagree with them. Why? Well, because those who disagree with them make up the majority of the country, and they don't know how to

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-39878799310216061402007-09-16T22:59:00.000-05:002007-09-16T23:06:10.267-05:00

You keep on censoring those who disagree with you, Fox. That will CLEARLY make them go away, right?What Sally Field says before they cut her off is "if mothers ruled the world there would be no god-damned wars in the first place."Of course, Fox certainly cannot broadcast such an opinion from a famous actress they are depending on to get ratings...right?

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-41956221882829315352007-09-04T17:28:00.000-05:002007-09-04T18:13:52.464-05:00

Yeah, that's the guy who can't keep his feet or his "wide stance" to himself in public restrooms. Believe it or not, some bloggers in Virginia are actually defending him instead of doing their party a favor by condemning him and demanding the moral superiority they all claim they possess during election season, but cannot follow through with after the votes are cast.Just to be clear, here is a

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-32174390887150041632007-09-01T06:41:00.000-05:002007-09-01T06:48:41.949-05:00

I certainly saw this coming. Because really, it's only OK to be a Republican Senator and solicit gay sex in bathrooms, but you cannot actually BE GAY and marry! Don't be ridiculous.Two men sealed the state's first legal same-sex marriage with a kiss Friday morning, less than 24 hours after a judge threw out Iowa's ban on gay marriage and about two hours before he put the ruling on hold.It was a

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-59749431760164969702007-08-31T08:18:00.001-05:002007-08-31T08:29:39.671-05:00

To all of the anon commenters who as of late have left some really dignified and classy comments: - My areolas are pretty average for by breast size. - I went to Baldwin Wallace College and Conservatory of Music in Cleveland, Ohio, not Columbus Vocational Tech. - If I have a "mechanics look" to me, I probably got it from my father, who is a true blue collar factory worker and a mechanic part

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-53839002744235146682007-08-31T07:36:00.000-05:002007-08-31T08:04:45.312-05:00

This is great news! A Polk County judge on Thursday struck down Iowa's law banning gay marriage and ordered the county recorder to permit gay and lesbian couples to marry.Less than two hours after word of the ruling was publicized, two Des Moines men applied at the Polk County recorder's office for a marriage license, and for the first time the application was accepted. The process of granting a

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-53204324406292251832007-08-29T14:15:00.000-05:002007-08-29T14:20:58.600-05:00

says the man asking cops to have sex with him in bathrooms...

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-46288079285206158892007-08-29T11:44:00.000-05:002007-08-29T11:53:24.893-05:00

New tOSU hoodie? CHECK.New tOSU long sleeved t-shirt? CHECK.New tOSU t-shirt? CHECK.New necklace and earrings, hand made with real buckeyes? CHECK.Big 10 package at the closest sports bar? CHECK.We are hosting Youngstown State this weekend at 12noon. If you are in the Richmond area, I will be at the BW3s in the bottom, wearing Buckeye gear and drinking beer and yelling. Happy football

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-90070095479462163622007-08-24T17:25:00.001-05:002007-08-24T17:32:07.876-05:00

Lots of buzz on the web regarding the death of Fidel Castro, but US officials will not confirm nor deny the rumors at this point. Miami is said to be a hotbed of activity right now with people ready to celebrate and/or riot. My thoughts? He's deader than dead, and the announcement will most likely be made on Sunday night while we are sleeping and preparing for another work week. Hey, that's

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-68993420493807117922007-08-24T17:14:00.000-05:002007-08-24T17:22:57.178-05:00

Good. Excerpts from Commissioner Goodell's letter to Michael Vick:Your admitted conduct was not only illegal, but also cruel and reprehensible. Your team, the NFL, and NFL fans have all been hurt by your actions.Your plea agreement and the plea agreements of your co-defendants also demonstrate your significant involvement in illegal gambling. Even if you personally did not place bets, as you

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-66603427441273005492007-07-11T21:19:00.000-05:002007-07-11T21:26:21.654-05:00

It's a sad day in America when a certain political party cares more about their own interests than they do about the amazing men and women serving our country. Sen. Webb on GOP filibusterUploaded by vademocrat The hypocrisy of the Republican party is BEYOND astounding.

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-44502845084254575462007-07-11T13:34:00.000-05:002007-07-11T13:52:30.276-05:00

No wonder the silence on the right is so deafening...it doesn't look like the military is happy about the Republican blockage of Senator Jim Webb's common sense troop amendment. Let's break it down, shall we? We'll start with the title:Senate GOP leaders block Webb dwell-time planNo question as to who to blame there, huh? The first sentence is even better.A Senate proposal to guarantee combat

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-1380383220561084122007-07-11T12:09:00.000-05:002007-07-11T13:07:18.392-05:00

From the mouth of Harry Reid, Senate Majority Leader(D):“The Webb amendment is simple: It states that if a member of the active military is deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan, they are entitled to the same length of time back home before they can be redeployed. It also states that members of the Reserves may not be redeployed within three years of their original deployment – which will not only

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-87939633355262663342007-07-11T11:52:00.001-05:002007-07-11T12:08:34.551-05:00

Same shit, different stink. I can only imagine the spin Fox News is trying to come up with at this point. I almost feel sorry for the office personnel of every disgusting person who voted against Senator Jim Webb's fair and logical amendment, since I imagine constituents around the country are letting them know exactly how they feel. Then again, I quickly remember that these very same people

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-72798994968019636982007-07-02T20:03:00.000-05:002007-07-02T20:05:58.023-05:00

We fully recognize that the Constitution provides that commutation decisions are a matter of presidential prerogative and we do not comment on the exercise of that prerogative. We comment only on the statement in which the President termed the sentence imposed by the judge as “excessive.” The sentence in this case was imposed pursuant to the laws governing sentencings which occur

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-87960949405700242872007-07-02T17:01:00.000-05:002007-07-02T17:04:37.494-05:00

Would someone please remind me what country I live in again? Because this is ridiculous.WASHINGTON - President Bush commuted the sentence of former aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby Monday, sparing him from a 2 1/2-year prison term in the CIA leak case. Bush left intact a $250,000 fine and two years probation for Libby, according to a senior White House official, who spoke on condition of anonymity

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-89016415941059956572007-07-02T15:46:00.000-05:002007-07-02T16:34:28.515-05:00

I'll put the reasons why in the comments.The reasons are too graphic for the front page, so use your imagination. I fully expect to have my mouth washed out with soap by everyone at the bloggers conference. Looks like I kind of deserve it...

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-74909082068998038362007-07-01T13:53:00.000-05:002007-07-01T13:55:34.647-05:00

My Liberal Identity:You are a Peace Patroller, also known as an anti-war liberal or hippie. You believe in putting an end to American imperial conquest, stopping wars that have already been lost, and supporting our troops by bringing them home.Take the quiz at www.fightconservatives.comI have to say, the questions and answers are hilarious. I will tell you that I definitely chose the "Nice

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-50601071182386194912007-06-30T08:06:00.000-05:002007-06-30T17:16:07.629-05:00

750 VoltsAnonymous is a WomanBacon's RebellionBad RoseBearing DriftBlack Velvet Bruce LiCatHouse ChatChasing SophiaDaily WhackjobDeo VindiceHR Conservative CentralI'm Not EmerilLeslie CarboneMadison ThackerNoVA TownhallRepublitarianScott's Morning BrewSpank that DonkeySpark it up!un altro breve rapporto su leggeVirginian's for Fred ThompsonVirginia VirtuconVivian PaigeXRLQYankee PhilipWhy, you

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-72993776854486137352007-06-22T12:06:00.000-05:002007-06-22T12:08:56.062-05:00

Enjoy!

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-38283119996105134852007-06-14T19:34:00.000-05:002007-06-14T19:57:46.603-05:00

You have to be a real moron to think you can turn one of the biggest political gaffes in history into a "positive stepping stone" for the party as a whole. So really, no one should be surprised that the GOP is trying to do just that with Allen's "macaca moment" which cost him not only his Senate seat, but also any chance at holding political office ever again.The Macaca moment has morphed into

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-7898894349359338032007-06-14T07:48:00.000-05:002007-06-14T08:06:14.297-05:00

What a thrill! Don McEachin won the race against Benny Lambert so easily, I didn't have to sweat at all. He is going to make a wonderful Senator. Of course, now that I have moved, I am in Senator Marsh's district, so I cast my final vote in my old precinct on Tuesday for Don McEachin. I was more than proud to do so, and turnout was heavier than I expected. What a great day.Don also called

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-44236224969421233872007-06-12T07:59:00.000-05:002007-06-12T17:36:40.652-05:00

GET OUT THE VOTE, VIRGINIA!Don't forget to get to your polling place and cast a vote, no matter where you live here in the great Commonwealth of Virginia. Remember to bring a friend to vote. Remember to tell your friends, co-workers, and acquaintances (I also tell strangers) that it is election day, and remind them to vote.Most importantly, remember to vote Democratic if you care about the

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-63599419695344858562007-06-11T07:25:00.000-05:002007-06-11T08:13:25.142-05:00

I couldn't help but notice that the Lambert folks have been hard at work putting up campaign signs on abandoned buildings and homes in the city of Richmond. I mean, nothing shows confidence like seeing a sign masking taped to a boarded up wall with 7 "no trespassing" signs on it, right? Hahahahahaha, RIGHT. However, the crew probably should have stuck with abandoned and condemned property, bc

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-23872906813761249862007-06-08T13:57:00.000-05:002007-06-08T13:58:30.673-05:00

Paris Hilton = 0Whole World = 1

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-7462407664899877192007-06-07T09:42:00.000-05:002007-06-07T09:42:58.250-05:00

NOTE: Bad words below; I am angrySo... to recap... They can't convict OJ.It took two trials to get the Menendez brothers.They can't convict Robert Blake.And now, the Whore Of Babylon serves approximately 4% of her original jail sentence and gets out.That's it, California. You've proven you're as dumb as a sack of fucking doorknobs. You don't get control over your judicial system and law

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-26114568595472071152007-06-03T18:51:00.000-05:002007-06-04T09:09:27.193-05:00

If I were some of the other people in the Virginia blogosphere, I would want to be me, too.As I was catching up on Virginia political news, I couldn't help but notice that there have been a number of comments left on the blogs by a person who goes by the name of "Jaime". That's pretty interesting, since even though my name is common, the spelling I use is not common at all. So I find it funny

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-84550063672517070892007-06-02T21:53:00.000-05:002007-06-02T22:04:52.890-05:00

I finally have internet service again, and since my fingertips are the only part of my body that is not in pain, I figured I would throw a post up so everyone would know that I am indeed alive.After a very long, arduous decision process, I am finally in my new place. Thadd and I just moved from downtown Richmond (literally West of Shockoe, both the "Slip" and the "Bottom") to Church Hill, which

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-44270337781659260372007-05-23T21:10:00.000-05:002007-05-23T21:13:59.938-05:00

The video below is a recap of the real Rain Man. It is simply amazing; I cried, I laughed, I cheered from my seat. Please take 10 minutes, watch it, and revel in the amazement that is the human brain.

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-52390294663718393092007-05-22T20:17:00.000-05:002007-05-22T21:16:42.796-05:00

Sweetness. I gotta tell ya, if you are going to live in Virginia and you want a variety of good music, the place to be is Richmond. For the next three nights, Thadd and I are about to see some really great shows, for very little money.Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - The Dark Star Orchestra (DSO) at Innsbruck Pavilion, gates open at 6pm, tickets are ONLY $10.00. Some info about DSO: There are a lot

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-67067648521775211352007-05-22T19:34:00.000-05:002007-05-22T19:52:01.810-05:00

While I share the chagrin and perhaps the outrage at the feckless seeming of the Democratic leadership, I feel that living to fight another day better serves the interests of progressives.The sad fact of the matter is that Bush would leave the troops over there to die without any money. He would not begin to remove them even while knowing that their funding had run out. And it would be

Thaddaeus Toadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15697680261441066609noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-49871444603161222212007-05-22T08:53:00.000-05:002007-05-22T09:19:56.645-05:00

I know the conservative blogs are clamoring all over themselves to get Law and Order's Fred Thompson to run for the Republican Presidential nom in 2008. I can't really figure out why, seeing as how many bloggers and members of the media have pointed out that he has numerous skeletons in his closet and that he really would not be the best choice. Of course, I cannot really fault anyone for being

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-4297551136617580972007-05-22T08:32:00.001-05:002007-05-22T08:34:34.873-05:00

I don't have much to say beyond these words of wisdom, both in the comments and in the diary. I have made no secret of the fact that I am waiting for someone else, ANYONE ELSE to jump into the Democratic ring for the 08 race. Yeah, it's still early; it's still really early. But as each day passes and I look at our "frontrunners", I just want to get a new hobby.

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-29983456066694687292007-05-14T13:30:00.000-05:002007-05-14T13:43:59.359-05:00

Please take a look at Vivian J. Paige's most excellent write up on Don McEachin and his press conference regarding Benny Lambert's ties to Sallie Mae, the student loan "company". I have to say, I pay those venomous snakes every month for my student loans taken out years ago, and they have horrible business practices. From Ms. Paige: Lambert serves on the board of directors for Sallie Mae and

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-36479598296456154612007-05-12T20:36:00.000-05:002007-05-12T20:37:41.307-05:00

I destroyed my blog last month. It's fixed, but the blogroll needs to be updated. Let me know if you want on or off in the comments, and I will see what I can do.Thanks.

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-50366735034781692002007-05-12T16:59:00.000-05:002007-05-12T17:12:13.480-05:00

According to Ward Smyth, I rank very high on Ben Tribbett's list of likes. I am just under Lowell, Ben himself, and both of their mothers. I am just above Vivian J. Paige, so I hope we don't have to duke it out. Ward provided a great visual image, which I stole from his site and will repost here. My life is complete, pholks. I can die in peace now.Of course, I cannot link to all of the fine

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-22988795521731918392007-05-09T11:23:00.000-05:002007-05-09T11:49:23.590-05:00

In a totally expected move, Governor Schwarzenegger's office has declared that Paris Hilton will be treated no differently than anyone else when it comes to appeals. The fact that she is famous (again, I ask, WHY?) will not make a bit of difference in regards to her appeal. A spokesman for Mr. Schwarzenegger indicated an intervention from the film star turned politician was unlikely. "It would

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-71705195982002993842007-05-08T20:15:00.001-05:002007-05-08T21:31:39.618-05:00

I always think it's cute (read "pathetic") when Hollywood elites suddenly remember that there is a life outside of clubs, Cristal, and cocaine once they find themselves in legal trouble. Ah, how nice it must be to bask in the glow of millions of dollars, fame and fortune, and be able to ignore the world around you. Now, I am not saying that all of Hollywood ignores the political world; the

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-58846415453932398812007-05-07T12:08:00.000-05:002007-05-07T12:16:55.244-05:00

If you believe in electing strong Democrats to the state senate, then look no further than voting for/volunteering for/contributing to Donald "The Don" McEachin. I have made it quite clear here at WOS as to why I think we need to replace Senator Lambert/Allen in November, so this is just a phriendly reminder. Don rocks, and the state of Virginia would be better off with him representing us than

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-4827905170013155892007-05-06T09:44:00.000-05:002007-05-07T19:14:00.570-05:00

Good morning, pholks. As most of you know, I broke my blog last week, and I was too lazy to fix it. This past weekend, the fantastic and fabulous Richmond Democrat helped me work out the kinks. He rocks, and I cannot thank him enough. Thanks, JC!That being said, please let me know if you are missing from the blog roll, or if you would like to be added/taken off of the roll (Richmond bloggers,

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-30638282738076705142007-05-06T08:41:00.000-05:002007-05-06T08:43:14.358-05:00

I absolutely love this video. I gotta say, Fred Thompson is providing the Democratic party with some great jokes going into 08...

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-19654518444562168682007-04-22T10:42:00.000-05:002007-04-22T11:15:39.137-05:00

The second aide approached by Vice-President Gore's allies said: "There is no love lost between Gore and Hillary. They don't think she can win and they're probably right. If Gore runs, he's got a really good chance of getting the nomination. And he has a good chance of pulling off the election, too."That's just the best part of the article. You can read the rest here. Remember, bloggers; if

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-61760107554013650612007-04-21T09:09:00.000-05:002007-04-21T09:17:08.258-05:00

As some of you may have already heard, one of our Richmond bloggers, Alicia Farrell, lost her brother Jarrett in the Virginia Tech tragedy. Alicia has a wonderful tribute to him on her blog, and I highly suggest checking it out when you get a chance. Thanks to the good people at the offices of both Gov. Kaine and Sen. Webb, Jarrett's best friend and his wife will be able to get a few days off,

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-24852927615371779962007-04-19T08:51:00.000-05:002007-04-20T06:45:59.913-05:00

Please wear the Hokie colors today when you attend Governor Kaine's prayer service at Monroe Park here in Richmond (on VCU campus). If you are coming from out of town and have any questions about the area, please contact me in the comments and I will do my best to help you. RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine has declared Friday, April 20, 2007 a statewide day of mourning for the victims of

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-91400785197887927242007-04-18T15:50:00.000-05:002007-04-18T20:34:37.529-05:00

My heart goes out to the entire Hokie nation. The wound we all sustained on 4/16/07 was more than bad enough; the salt poured on it tonight was more than we should have to bear...LAST UPDATE (bc I am sick to my stomach): His homemade disgusting video shot between shootings is available. You can view it here if you look for it. *link to video removed bc there is no way to NOT see it at this

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-85377832145143713492007-04-18T11:04:00.000-05:002007-04-18T12:17:36.467-05:00

I don't have much left to say. Pictures and videos speak louder at this point...H/T to KiloH/T to Ward

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-42065179193719207512007-04-18T10:30:00.000-05:002007-04-18T10:33:42.498-05:00

What a wonderful letter penned by Lucinda Roy, a co-director of the creative writing program at Virginia Tech, is the author, most recently, of the novel “The Hotel Alleluia.” A FEW months ago, when I returned from a trip to Sierra Leone, a country I lived in for years and one still reeling from the effects of a brutal civil war, I was filled with relief to be returning to a crime-free place like

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-40363337176186137152007-04-18T10:19:00.000-05:002007-04-18T10:25:24.926-05:00

This is a great idea. I am in, too.

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-84487820364961547062007-04-17T13:56:00.000-05:002007-04-17T15:54:33.602-05:00

Honestly, though, maybe it should be...APRIL 17--The college student responsible for yesterday's Virginia Tech slaughter was referred last year to counseling after professors became concerned about the violent nature of his writings, as evidenced in a one-act play obtained by The Smoking Gun. The play by Cho Seung-Hui, a 23-year-old English major, was submitted last year as part of a short story

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-32972808268187399452007-04-17T10:08:00.000-05:002007-04-17T10:13:57.079-05:00

From President Eugene P. Trani:Dear Members of the VCU and VCU Health System Communities:I know that you join me in extending our deepest sympathies and prayers to the victims of the tragic events at Virginia Tech, and in offering our heartfelt support to the Virginia Tech community as they deal with this horrific and profound loss.There has been a great outpouring of support and concern from the

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-42606980519044452302007-04-16T23:01:00.000-05:002007-04-16T23:04:11.617-05:00

H/T

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-82560156726865149792007-04-16T15:05:00.000-05:002007-04-17T00:25:21.052-05:00

The BBC has some accounts from students as well as a heartbreaking audio interview with a student who was in a classroom that was shot at. The students were able to barricade the door and hide, just moments before the police arrived. Again...my thoughts, my heart, my mind, and my prayers are with all associated with this senseless, horrific tragedy.When you were born, you cried and the world

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-24772575182070646392007-04-16T09:07:00.000-05:002007-11-03T20:39:43.470-05:00

Happy Emancipation Day!The municipality of Washington, D.C., celebrates April 16 as Emancipation Day. On that day in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Compensated Emancipation Act for the release of certain persons held to service or labor in the District of Columbia. The Act freed about 3,100 enslaved persons in the District of Columbia nine months before President Lincoln issued his

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-28236230585723851382007-04-15T16:47:00.000-05:002007-04-15T16:50:12.106-05:00

I am going with GREATEST...H/T to Alice at GOTV, and please read the original post so you can check out all the love for this kind of freedom of speech in the comments.

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-79601948667212141742007-04-14T12:58:00.000-05:002007-04-16T14:46:00.554-05:00

UPDATE: Looks like JC and I awoke the sleeping beast that is Benny Lambert's blog. They have updated the site so a) it doesn't seem so strange that there is no content and b) that they created the blog in January and "haven't had the time" to do anything with it yet. Oh, but don't worry; the reason why they haven't had time is because they are busy "on the road to victory".The funniest part?

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-45782958073860770742007-04-14T11:57:00.000-05:002007-04-14T12:01:58.197-05:00

Thadd and I are moving. We haven't signed anything yet and we haven't broken the news to our landlord yet either, but today is the day we are going through our mountains of crap (we are pack rats) and packing/throwing away. So, leave me a note in the comments if you are looking for out of style clothing and/or shoes, or useless trinkets and furniture. That's probably easier then me listing the

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-87892574158697047522007-04-13T19:37:00.000-05:002007-04-14T10:14:56.366-05:00

UPDATE: I am definitely going to look further into Jackie Jackson's creds, as she appears to be the only person with a website and she seems to have the most impressive resume. Additionally, I got an interesting tip through an email, this morning; I have to look further into why exactly Jackie lost her city council seat. It seemed strange and surprising back when she DID lose, and now it seems

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-32836420690272995572007-04-13T15:49:00.000-05:002007-04-13T15:53:28.874-05:00

It's a travesy that we don't have a Trader Joe's grocery store. We need one, we want one, and we should have one. Preferably, yesterday. So go fill out this location request form, and send it on in. It's easy and takes less than a minute to accomplish.

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-90786428723916235982007-04-13T14:33:00.000-05:002007-04-13T15:01:32.477-05:00

Not too long ao, I stopped by the Kroger on Broad Street and Lombardy in downtown Richmond. This is NOT my favorite place to shop, but it IS the closest, so unfortunately, I have to go sometimes. The store was pretty busy as it always is, seeing as how it is a) on a main road and commuters hit it on their way to/from work, and b) smack dab in the middle of VCU's Monroe Park campus (read

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-69944794292273345142007-04-12T20:54:00.000-05:002007-04-12T20:56:51.104-05:00

This is almost as funny as Eric Cantor's atempt at blogging.

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-75870750751575820232007-04-11T14:39:00.000-05:002007-04-11T15:00:23.711-05:00

I am back at work, and miserable. I have been back to work since Monday, but as of last night, I became acutely aware that I am one of the very few people to suffer from a rare post-wisdom tooth removal surgical complication. Simply, the surgery perforated my sinus cavity, and liquids, air and even tiny bits of food are making their way through the hole in my mouth from surgery and through my

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-76051187935761678612007-04-10T13:22:00.000-05:002007-04-10T15:12:00.659-05:00

Wow, E.R.I.C. Cantor is acting like a partisan douchebag! I am SHOCKED!!!The basic premise is that he's OUTRAGED that Nancy Pelosi went to Syria. However, he couldn't be bothered to mention that 5, count em, 5 REPUBLICANS (Reps. Frank Wolf, Joseph Pitts, Robert Aderholt, David Hobson, and Darrell Issa) also met with Assad last week. So, remember, according to E.R.I.C. Cantor, when a

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-72350791326679784312007-04-09T13:15:00.000-05:002007-04-09T13:27:20.263-05:00

I had to chuckle at Vivian Paige's post about Hampton Roads, and "knowing" that you may be from there. There are a few about Richmond, VA floating around as well, but as a transplant, I don't really "get it", I guess. So, I found one that suits me a lot more. I've bolded the ones that particularly strike my fancy.YOU MIGHT BE FROM JERSEY IF...* You don't understand why there aren't more 24-

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-84872370585828538072007-04-08T18:09:00.000-05:002007-04-08T18:19:06.716-05:00

I realized about 2 hours ago that I could chew. I COULD CHEW FOOD. So, drastic measures were taken, and food was ordered on Easter Sunday...I have never before appreciated the sheer awesomeness that is a slice of pizza and a glass of wine. Cheers to all, and long live pizza and vino...

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-86406272071570835562007-04-08T15:23:00.000-05:002007-04-08T15:31:17.944-05:00

I may as well put up my answers, while I am thinking about it. Last week, I listed my 4 truths and a lie since the fun was floating around the VA blogosphere and I thought it was very interesting. Here are my truths and lies, and my admission of a lie is below...1. I (also) have a gay dog who prefers to stick to his own "race" (color of hair). He's very embarrassing.2. I stuck my hand in a

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-49131622785504690532007-04-08T15:13:00.000-05:002007-04-08T15:22:17.141-05:00

So, I didn't blog yesterday. Why? Because the 3rd day of surgery recuperation is the worst day, in my opinion. My face swelled back up again, the pain meds aren't as strong as they were the first few days, and not smoking is making me seriously cranky. But, since other bloggers are offering gifts (thanks, PM, I am totally up to the challenge, and thank "Mrs. PM" for the sock offer) I am going

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-61405556773590645782007-04-06T17:13:00.000-05:002007-04-06T17:27:30.056-05:00

So, I had my last cigarette at 11:00pm the same day the restaurant smoking ban failed. This was not by choice, though I had a feeling it might happen. As a personal preference, I never smoke in the morning and my surgery was scheduled for 10:45 yesterday so obviously I didn't smoke beforehand. Patients are HIGHLY ADVISED to abstain from smoking cigarettes until the gaping open wounds in the

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-6642746388085110272007-04-06T12:09:00.000-05:002007-04-06T12:12:55.307-05:00

I just had a piece of Laughing Cow Babybel Light cheese. You know, the cheese that comes individually packaged in red plastic that you peel off and munch. It is very soft cheese, which is why I could handle it. I had to chew it with my 2 front teeth, and it took me about 20 minutes, but still...it wasn't yogurt or soup.I miss wine.

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-47111762653697383772007-04-06T07:51:00.001-05:002007-04-08T15:12:46.819-05:00

Yesterday I posted my first blog entry regarding the surgical procedure I had yesterday morning. As you can see from the comments section, after some speculation it was clear that I did indeed have oral surgery. I had 4 wisdom teeth pulled at an emergency appointment. My 2 right wisdom teeth were impacted, or not poking through the gums, while the 2 on the left had broken through and were not

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-19864019799254465852007-04-05T12:42:00.000-05:002007-04-05T19:42:43.994-05:00

Clearly, the pain meds and the nitrous oxide they use to put you under is fun. I went to sleep listening to my surgeon and the nurses singing along to the radio, and I woke up to being told how great I was. The car ride home was way fun as well. I don't remember ever being so amused at the streets of Richmond. I doubt my driver had as much fun as I did, but hey; it's all about me today.Since

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-77070909317248310882007-04-04T20:21:00.000-05:002007-04-04T22:25:59.072-05:00

What a week. I wanted to take a minute to touch on a few things and also explain why this site may seem crazy for the next week or so. Starting tomorrow afternoon, I am following the footsteps of a great Virginia blogger, and I hope you'll join me for some fun and non-political antics. More on that in a bit...Note to all: yes, I am still a Democrat. I took the liberal quiz again, and I am

Phriendly Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006056176291246855noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33190623.post-16342860187230231972007-04-03T08:50:00.000-05:002007-04-03T12:20:49.090-05:00

“The United States is not some hellish kibbutz where there’s just one communal dining area, which only serves comfort food...The person who smells cigarette smoke and wrinkles his nose before batting the air like a loon is now in the same position as the Peeping Tom neighbor who climbs precariously atop the fridge, binoculars clutched in leprous palm, in order to report the vile bedroom antics of

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So, I am sure most people either a) haven't noticed, or b) don't care, but I have been out of blogging commission for a few weeks. There are a myriad of reasons as to why that is, and I plan on posting more in full as to some of them later this week.However, I wanted to take a quick moment to give some public love to THE Ohio State Buckeyes before the big game tonight. I already didn't win

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Last call...We're getting together this coming Saturday TOMORROW, March 10, 2007 at 1pm at Baja Bean on Main Street. This is a blogger meetup that is not restricted to political bloggers. All are welcome!Baja Bean info: 1520 West Main StreetCorner of W. Main and Lombardy (804) 257-5445 More info from the fabulous organizer here and here.

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