Stephanie Brummell, staff writer
Carbon Leaf
I neglected them for a while. Shame on me. When they travel to Richmond for the Friday Cheers show on the 16th, I'll be front and center.
Weddings and Engagements
Oh the joys of your 20-somethings – these babies are popping up all over the place. I'm just glad they're not real "babies"…yet.
One year past
This Friday, exactly one year ago, I graduated from James Madison University. Where my grandma was lost on the complete opposite side of campus just five minutes before the ceremony started, President Linwood Rose referenced the John Mayor song "Waiting on the World to Change" (weird) and I along with the rest of the 2007 "SMADuates" walked across the stage to get our diploma. I miss it – tear.
Monster Bees
We had one in our house the other night – sounded like a weed-wacker outside. That's just not normal.
Sidewalk Brunch
I think I've become addicted. Someone, call intervention and put a stop to the grotesque amount of large omelets and Blood Mary's I now consume every Sunday – all day long.
Dionne Waugh, news writer
Personal Property Tax
As a friend of mine recently pointed out, since I don't own my car yet (the bank does) shouldn't the bank be the one paying the tax?
Kickers
Watching Richmond's professional soccer team is just as much fun, if not more, than taking in a baseball game when the weather is nice, so why aren't there more games?
Festivals!
You know it's officially summer time once the festivals commence. Now hurry up Greek Festival!
Friday Cheers
There's no sweeter words other than "check out that mullet."
Sex and the City movie
It's officially less than a month away!
Karri Peifer, co-editor
Spring Food Festivals
They're here, they're finally here!
Indiana Jones
This is on my mind against my will. Apparently a new movie is coming out and apparently that's a big deal. And, apparently, Richmond.com will be giving away a handful of tickets for a sneak preview (be sure to check back on Monday for more details).
The Democratic Party Primary
Again, against my will this is on my mind. Why won't it stop already!
Sleep
It's been a crazy couple of week in RDC land … and I can't wait for the weekend.
April showers
Enough already, I don't have any flowers, in spite of the constant downpours. What I do have is grass that's five feet high, even though it's been mowed three times in a month.
Kent Jennings Brockwell, co-editor
Welcome Home, Andrew Rowan!
While we have all been griping about gas prices and the swelling costs of our morning latte everyday, my friend Andrew has been protecting our freedoms in Iraq. He gets back from his second tour next week. Thanks buddy. You done good! I'm glad you are home safe. Your first sand-free beer is on me.
NASCAR
If you haven't already stocked up on bologna, PBR, Skoal, white bread and Tony Stewart tank tops, I suggest doing it sooner than later. The unwashed masses are on their way. However, don't worry too much if you are headed to the store for Pinot Noir, toothpaste or deodorant. There will be plenty.
House Buying
I'm looking for an affordable house in a neighborhood that doesn't require a NRA membership or crystal meth addiction. Any ideas?
NASCAR, part two
I'll be covering the race all weekend long. Even though I am a few dozen pounds overweight, I'll still be the best looking person in the press box. Let's just say sports writers aren't typically regular gym goers. Imagine a room full of sweaty Chris Farley lookalikes with laptops and a deadline to meet.
Stimulated, economically
I'm still waiting for my economic stimulus payment so I too can help stimulate the economy by helping my favorite "dancer" make the mortgage payment on her trailer one dollar at a time.
Josh Katz, movie critic
Art House DVD Day
This week, the great "Diving Bell and the Butterfly" streeted on DVD, and next Tuesday we get Todd Haynes' brilliant "I'm Not There." These are two of the best flicks of last year, and I can't recommend picking them up too much. These two are challenging, to be sure, but they're totally worth the work.