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Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster: Ordained Minister
For $59 and a healthy sense of humor, I joined the ranks of the Pastafarian clergy. With embossed parchment and vinyl decals in hand, I’m exploring a faith that proves the divine can be found in a bowl of spaghetti. Read More
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Routine Agenda Approvals Before Things Get Volatile During Non-Agenda Public Comments on Library and Park parking
Royal Examiner: I’m noted as the only public speaker during the meeting’s formal hearings, addressing the VDOT six-year road plan with a light-hearted comment about its presentation—illustrating consistent civic participation even during routine county business before tensions rose later in public comments. Read More
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A Beacon of Pride: Completing the Lighthouse Speech
I returned to the podium to conclude my message on civic pride, describing the library as a “beacon of light.” I challenged the Board to move beyond being merely “affordable” to becoming a county that is truly livable and lovable. Read More
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A Brother’s Stand for a Flooded Community and Its Libraries
After a flood and looming library closures, Lewis Moten traveled to speak for his sister’s community, exposing how a lack of transparency fuels fear. What followed was a rare moment of civic pressure that forced trustees to publicly keep libraries open. Read More
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The Lighthouse in the Storm: Civic Pride and the Library’s Future
I shared a personal reflection on civic pride, referencing Jeff Siegler’s “Hard to Love.” I spoke on how prioritizing finance over value has harmed our community and choked up while addressing the painful human cost of the library’s political storm. Read More