VI Source Blogs

The V.I. Answer Desk

Shaun Pennington — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:18:00 -0400

Demand answers. Question authority. Agitate for change. Go ahead, you're entitled.

Voracious Vegetarian: Food: The Final Frontier

Shaun Pennington — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:04:14 -0400

From the time I was 5 years old when we moved off our farm back to the city, I “lived” on a steady diet of Oreos, Coca-Cola, bologna sandwiches on Wonder Bread and Campbell’s tomato soup – in which I gleefully dipped my toxic sandwich. A gourmet meal in our house in the late 1950s was dry, oven-baked chicken, canned peas and instant whipped potatoes.

Peaceful Carnival Could Mark Beginning of Peaceful Community

Shaun Pennington — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:18:47 -0400

Kudos to the community and our law enforcement personnel for their expanded efforts during this year’s Carnival activities.

What Would Jesus Do?

Shaun Pennington — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:12:26 -0400

What would Jesus do has become a catch phrase for all kinds of things: What kind of car would He drive? How would He talk to His mother? Who would He be friends with?

Wild Rhetoric Masks Lies, Manipulation and Fatal Inaction

Shaun Pennington — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:26:45 -0400

It is a sad day in America when someone calling himself a reporter accepts lies and manipulation in place of truth and investigation.

Stinky Story Reeks of Prosser

Shaun Pennington — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:22:44 -0400

Political shenanigans and what passes for journalism have hit an all time low in the Virgin Islands.

We Can Overcome The Hovensa Crisis Together

Shaun Pennington — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:28:59 -0400

The Hovensa pullout has the potential to make us or break us.

Rwanda Journal: Pride of Place

Shaun Pennington — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:59:44 -0400

Years ago I developed a personal adage; Never return directly to the Virgin Islands from Disney World. Going from welcoming Mickeys and Minnies cheerfully picking up dropped trash to cursing, shouting “tourism ambassadors” at the airport and litter-strewn by-ways is too starkly distressing.

'Just Desserts' Live Blog – The Final Chapter

John Baur — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:30:48 -0400

Ready for the final episode of the Bravo TV cooking show – sans St. Croix native Orlando Santos, who was eliminated one step short of the finale.

'Just Desserts' Live Blog – Dessert in Disguise

John Baur — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:47:09 -0400

It's the penultimate challenge. St. Croix's Orlando Santos and three other chefs vie for a spot in next week's 'Top Chef' finals.

Just Desserts Week 8 – Live Blog

John Baur — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:14:48 -0400

Source reporter John Baur and his family continue watching as St Croix's own Orlando Santos competes for the title of Top Chef – Just Desserts.

'Just Desserts' Live Blog Week 7

John Baur — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:36:55 -0400

Is tonight make-or-break for Crucian chef Orlando Santos as he competes on the reality TV cooking show?

'Just Desserts' Live Blog, Week 6

John Baur — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:49:46 -0400

St. Croix's Orlando Santos continues his drive to become 'Top Chef' on the Bravo reality TV show.

Things That Go Whoosh in the Dusk

Shaun Pennington — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:28:21 -0400

A solitary creature, a gift from long since passed Arthur Fairchild, captured my heart one dusky evening.

Week 3 of 'Just Desserts'

John Baur — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:31:15 -0400

Another week, and Crucian native Orlando Santos is still in the running for the title of Top Chef. What happens next?

Just Desserts Week 2 Running Blog

John Baur — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:52:03 -0400

A running blog about 'Top Chef: Just Desserts,' featuring St. Croix native Orlando Santos

Just Desserts – Running Blog

John Baur — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:55:18 -0400

A running blog as reporter John Baur and his family watch Crucian Orlando Santos compete on 'Top Chef: Just Desserts.'

Virtue of the Week: Helpfulness

Shaun Pennington — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:01:00 -0400

The Source is supporting the Virtues Project, an international initiative focused on building peaceful and caring communities. This week's virtue is helpfulness.

Virtue of the Week: Humility

Shaun Pennington — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:18:01 -0400

The Source is supporting the Virtues Project, an international initiative focused on building peaceful and caring communities. This week's virtue is humility

Chalk One Up for Sanity!

Shaun Pennington — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:40:24 -0400

Sanity appeared to prevail in the end at Wednesday’s joint board elections meeting -- no small feat.

Virtue of the Week: Generosity

Shaun Pennington — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:20:58 -0400

The Source is supporting the Virtues Project, an international initiative focused on building peaceful and caring communities. This week's virtue is generosity.

Virtue of the Week: Reliability

Shaun Pennington — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:53:49 -0400

The Source is supporting the Virtues Project, an international initiative focused on building peaceful and caring communities. This week's virtue is reliability.

Virtue of the Week: Tact

Shaun Pennington — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:34:29 -0400

The Source is supporting the Virtues Project, an international initiative focused on building peaceful and caring communities. This week's virtue is tact.

Virtue of the Week: Consideration

Shaun Pennington — Mon, 16 May 2011 13:34:25 -0400

The Source is supporting the Virtues Project, an international initiative focused on building peaceful and caring communities. This week's virtue is consideration.

Virtue of the Week: Forgiveness

Shaun Pennington — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:54:12 -0400

The Source is supporting the Virtues Project, an international initiative focused on building peaceful and caring communities. This week's virtue is forgiveness.