Extending belated, but certainly deep affection for our friends of Italian heritage on this special day recognizing their many contributions in the "New World" we know today as America, which of course owes its name to another Italian explorer, Amerigo Vespucci!
And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns.
The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into
We visited Winchester, Va., for Fourth of July weekend β¦ and I accidentally bumped into a relative. On an apple. π
Richard Evelyn Byrd was born in Winchester - a polar explorer, aviation icon, legend. π§βοΈ
As I casually sipped my sbux coffee, it hit me: This must be where I get my good looks and world domination energy. πΊοΈ β¨π Basically? ππ€π
Greatness runs in the fam, fam! ππ
Sad to hear about the passing of Doug Skaff, Jr.
Doug was a longtime public servant - former Minority Leader of the WV House of Delegates, president of HD Media, interim director of the WV Press Association, and a powerful presence across West Virginia. He most recently ran for Secretary of State, continuing his mission to serve and uplift the Mountain State.
We went to college together, and worked on several of the same initiatives through the years. Doug was always deeply committed to making his community, his state, and the world a better place.
He even helped bring back iconic WV businesses like Fazioβs in Charleston - just one example of how much he cared about keeping West Virginia vibrant and thriving.
Sending love and light to his family, friends, and all who are mourning this tremendous loss.
RIP, @dougskaff.
Berkeley County government offices, excluding operations by essential personnel, will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, due to impending inclement weather conditions.