Archive for June, 2009

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 6th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

The Other BridgeOne of the most well know sites of Fredericksburg, in both painting and photograph, is the railroad bridge. Frankly I’m sick of looking at it. Here is a view of the Chatham Bridge. Built in the 40s it does have a rustic charm to it. …



By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 6th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

A Wall of Many StoriesTaking a close look at this building you will notice at least three different brick patterns. The center section is from the original 1849 warehouse. Over time the building was added onto and its use changed to include a pickle fa…



By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 6th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

Each GenerationWe all want to leave something behind to document our times and our contributions. A small glimpse of a mural spanning the entire back of a building. A contribution of this generation’s art community.



By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Jun 6th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

Art and NatureFor years, seemingly abandon behind a building, stands a partially (?) completed nude sculpture. Today, mother nature has taken it upon herself to add her own touch to this work.



Creigh Deeds Meets Fredericksburg Hospitality

By From http://fred2blue.com • Jun 6th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Media.Local

After Del. Pollard introduced him to former Fredericksburg Mayor Bill Beck at his store, Beck’s Antiques & Books on Caroline Street, Sen. Deeds was asked about the biggest game-changer of the campaign….his endorsement by The Washington Post:
He said that to get the support of a paper that is in the backyard of his opponents was […]



Brian Moran Profiled in WJLA/ABC7 Story; Candidate Says “We Must Repeal Marshall/Newman”

By From http://fred2blue.com • Jun 6th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

h/t to Charley Conrad
WJLA/ABC7 profiled Brian Moran and reported on his bid to be Virginia’s next governor.  Lot’s of good stuff here including his call to repeal Marshall/Newman.



Representative Rob Wittman (R-1st) blocks yours truly from following him on Twitter.

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Jun 5th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I just noticed today that I was no longer a “follower” of Representative Rob Wittman and when I tried to “follow” him I got the following message:

I’m going to have to guess it has something to do with this exchange:
Rob Wittman at 9:51 AM May 29th: “Taxpayers owe an additional $55,000 a household for the […]



Sen. Chap Petersen on Leadership

By From http://fred2blue.com • Jun 5th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Ox Road South:
In 2007, Creigh stepped up to support me as a State Senate challenger when many prominent Virginia Democrats were scared off by Tom Davis. Creigh never hesitated and together we seized the majority in the Senate. That was leadership.
Last summer, Creigh spoke up as a downstate Democrat when the Senate passed a transportation […]



Stafford Dem Chair on Brian Moran: “Uniquely Positioned to Win in November”

By From http://fred2blue.com • Jun 5th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Stafford

Stafford Dem Chair Marc Broklawski took to the YouTubes tonight to offer this ringing endorsement of Virginia gubernatorial candidate Brian Moran:



Brian Moran Appears on “Hardball with Chris Matthews”

By From http://fred2blue.com • Jun 5th, 2009 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Tonight, Virginia gubernatorial candidate Brian Moran played Hardball with Chris Matthews.
Well done, Brian!  Well done!
photo h/t: wusatv9