I will not go to an inaugural ball
I have gone twice. My wife and I went to the Southern States Ball in 1993. Four years ago I was technically one of the hosts of the Bloggers Ball (which was a ton of fun).
Given that Virginia will be ground zero politically for our gubernatorial race in 2013, it is tempting to go to the Virginia Ball, which is actually less than a 1 mile walk from my home.
But instead I am taking the money I would spend on that and donating it to specific non-profits whose work I think is very important this time.
Please continue below the fold to see my list and my reasons.
Given that Virginia will be ground zero politically for our gubernatorial race in 2013, it is tempting to go to the Virginia Ball, which is actually less than a 1 mile walk from my home.
But instead I am taking the money I would spend on that and donating it to specific non-profits whose work I think is very important this time.
Please continue below the fold to see my list and my reasons.