Opinions
Dear Savvy Senior,
I am very concerned about Elon Musk and the so-called DOGE team getting access to my Social Security number and personal financial information through their government office raids. What can I personally do to help protect myself from this identity theft mess?
Worried Senior...
Hey friends,
We’ve just wrapped up Week 13 and are officially in the final scheduled month of the legislative session. With the second legislative deadline behind us, most of our time now is spent debating bills on the Senate floor, finalizing priorities, and preparing the state budget for the...
WEEK THIRTEEN - SSA Finally
We had very little debate this week in the House, but we finally came to a compromise on State Supplemental Aid for schools. Although the House original proposal included more money for schools and a higher SSA amount, the final agreement included three key issues...
I hit the mother lode this weekend! Well, actually, it fell right into my lap; no effort at all was expended on my part. A friend gifted me a large collection of vintage newspaper and magazine food clippings, tucked into an accordion-type folder. I don’t know who originally took the time to snip...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’m a divorced 68-year-old childless cat lady and have been thinking a lot lately about who will look after me when I get older and my health falters. What resources are available to solo seniors like me, and where can I turn to find a reliable person to be my emergency contact...
Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I’m reading the entire dictionary.
Wow! How’s that going?
I’m up to something. It’s in the S section.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. When I was a boy, the only sea I’d ever...
WEEK TWELVE –
Second Funnel
After two weeks of daily debate, the House had a quiet debate week, and our focus was on committee work. We have two self-imposed deadlines in the legislature: First and Second Funnel. The first funnel week took place during the eighth week of session. During this...
Hey friends,
We’ve just wrapped up Week 12 of the legislative session, which included our second major deadline of the year. That meant long days packed with committee meetings, productive conversations with stakeholders, and visits from constituents—my favorite part of the job! Here’s a look at...
Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia is one of the seats of American history. It’s where several of the founding fathers gathered to craft the Declaration of Independence, debate and argue in the courthouse and enjoy libations in the Raleigh Tavern. Today’s Colonial Williamsburg is a massive open-air...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I feel like a kid.
That’s wonderful. What’s your secret?
I tried opening a childproof cap.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. Can February March? No, but April May. I’ve known...