The Zen of a Saturday morning at Dulles Airport

It might be because I still insist on using the walkway whenever there is enough time, or the fact that Gate A28 appears to be out of use, but whatever the reason, it's pretty darn quiet at Washington Dulles International Airport this morning. CNN is on the TVs, the donuts are fresh and the pace unhurried. In fact, there was no line at security. A quiet start might even mean the ability to get a little sleep on the plane. Right now, I just like the quiet. And my chocolate frosted donut.

No more Nunzsense

As the word began to get out last week that Ogden Newspapers decided not to retain me at The Northern Virginia Daily, one of the regulars at Buffalo Wild Wings stopped by and said, "I guess that means no more Nunzsense." It's hard for me to believe that the column I was reticent to start got much readership, at least based on the number on comments I got on non-siren-related editions. But I'm sure there were some folks out there who read the column through its 20 or so weeks.

One of the best things the column did was provide some fodder to fill this blog. I started the blog at least in part to see if I could come up with enough ideas to make a run at becoming a columnist. I guess I did, since with the help of Christina I was able to meet my obligation each week between early October and the end of Feburary. But now, where does this leave us?

I don't know about the rest of you, but I am headed west, to California, where I will try my hand at finding a job and nurturing a relationship. So that is what I'll be writing about over the coming weeks, the preparations for moving and life on the other coast. I'll try to keep it light, and try to write it tight. And I'll also try to actually post something once in a while. Cheers!

Nunzsense: Goodbye, and thanks for the ride

I do hope I end up back in newspapers someday, but it looks like the masses have spoken. There are other media I can compete well in, including radio and news or sports websites, but the latter seem to have trouble making enough money to employ good reporters and editors. Maybe I can make a living shooting photos at minor league baseball games.


http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2012/02/charles-pannunzio-goodbye-and-thanks-for-the-ride.php

Nunzsense: Time to leap into the past

My tribute to the Shenandoah Valley, Winchester in particular, this column was written when it began to appear I would be leaving the Daily at the end of February.

http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2012/02/time-to-leap-into-the-past.php

Nunzsense: Taxing to figure this tax

This was something that I needed to confirm and was able to in this column. The state of Virginia wants $3 for that $60 pair of shoes you bought in Hershey. Note, I didn't say I bought them. I don't know what you are talking about.

http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2012/02/charles-pannunzio-taxing-to-figure-this-tax/

Nunzsense: Not all capitols are busy

I wrote this column while I was in California visiting Christina at what turned out to be an interesting time in Strasburg, with the announcement that the paper was being sold. Glad I could enjoy some R&R with her, and not have to deal with angst in the newsroom, as well as pick up two more capitols. But were we surprised to hear there was no legislative session in Carson City this year.

http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2012/02/charles-pannunzio-not-all-capitols-are-busy/

Nunzsense: Baseball could be a good fit

It's not often that I get to write about minor league baseball, and I know more than a few folks are probably happy that's the case. But here is my favorite recent column on the subject of baseball potentially coming to Winchester.

http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2012/01/baseball-could-be-a-nice-fit.php