With all the violent thunderstorms, tornadoes, and floods going on in SWVa right now, the National Weather Service has inadvertently overlooked another major event: Hell is freezing over. I find myself in the odd position of not only agreeing with, but actually cheering on Virginia Attorney General Ken “The Coochieman” Cuccinelli. The AG has taken [...]
Entries from April 28th, 2011
even a broken clock is right twice a day
April 28th, 2011 · 1 Comment · musings, news
Tags:American Federation of Teachers·Carter Administration·Department of Education·Ken Cuccinelli·NEA·Virginia Tech·WSLS
easter 2011
April 24th, 2011 · No Comments · flora and fauna
a public service announcement
April 22nd, 2011 · 3 Comments · rants
Linda Myer, the self-proclaimed head of the Wythe County Tea Baggers, is a frequent commenter on Wythe Notes. Whereas I’m sure Ms.Meyers and I don’t agree politically, I do admire her tenacity. Several of her comments are very valid, however, she posted them in places on the blog that the majority of you have probably [...]
Tags:2011 Wythe County Budget·Cellell Dalton·Linda Myers·Wythe County Board of Supervisors·Wythe County Tea Party
finally some good news!
April 20th, 2011 · 2 Comments · faces and places, food, news
Good things are happening in the West End at 610 W. Lee Highway, the site of the former Sunny Daze. Two new food businesses are getting ready to open. Chris Francis expects to open Captain Coy’s Cajun Deli the first week of May. With inside seating for 15, Chris plans to offer hand cut steaks, [...]
Tags:cajun food·Chris Francis·gourmet bakery·Kelsigh Denti·Leisa Denti·sunny daze
stupid is as stupid does
April 8th, 2011 · 4 Comments · musings
Do you know anyone in the Wythe County Democrat Party? You know, the card carrying ones who attend meetings, donate money, volunteer in campaigns, and attend the county convention to select candidates. Those folks. I don’t know if someone smacked them upside the head with a stupid stick or if they’ve spent too much time [...]
Tags:Bucky Sharitz·Wythe County Democrat Party·Wythe County raises
olpop hit by masked intruders
April 3rd, 2011 · No Comments · photos, wildlife
OLPOP (Our Little Piece of Paradise) was hit by two masked intruders early Sunday morning. Your intrepid reporter was awakened around 2:30 am Sunday by his thrice-nightly call of nature. On my way back to bed, I heard a loud tumbling noise on the front porch. Throwing open the front door and turning on the [...]