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Entries from July 2008

Llano, TX

May 31st, 2008 · 10 Comments

Well, it appears that, regardless of whether I get the job at the BMI (I had to change the acronyms) company, I will be moving to Llano.  See, if I don’t get one of the three jobs, I have to move to Llano.  But if I do get one of the jobs, I can live […]

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The Trial

May 22nd, 2008 · 17 Comments

Many of you will balk at me; many of you will make fun of me. But my first experience sitting on a jury couldn’t have been worse. I didn’t get the pleasure of sitting on a civil trial; I got the distinct pleasure of sitting on a trial involving manslaughter.
I have never been […]

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Food for thought

May 20th, 2008 · 8 Comments

Sorry I haven’t been responding to your comments.  I will catch up later this week.  This weekend was really busy, and yesterday, I was chosen for a criminal case, and we started the case yesterday afternoon.
So, I am reading Business Week this morning about a guy who lost his executive position and is now a […]

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This Never Happens In Dallas

May 17th, 2008 · 7 Comments

Quick side note:  Today I am going to the Renaissance Festival.  Worry not; I am not dressing up.  But, since I am a total sci-fi nerd, this always includes Ren Fair.
This morning, driving home from Starbucks, I saw something that we NEVER see in Dallas; a pretty sunrise.  Unfortunately, I didn’t have a clear view […]

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Sigh, Jury Duty

May 16th, 2008 · 7 Comments

Monday, I have the distinct privilege of going to jury duty for the first time.  I guess I won’t “try” to get out of it since I have nothing else to do with my life.  Better than sitting around at home bored as hell.
I know I should feel glad that I live in a society […]

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