Friday Music

 

Head Scratchin’ Here, Boss

 I see lots of Democrats, elected and voters, protesting the enforcement of immigration laws. 

I have yet to see a single bill introduced to overturn those laws. 

Maybe it’s all just theater. 

Complain, complain

 

Stolen SOTI

RIP

 Scott Adams has passed. The world of office humor is diminished.

His Dilbert cartoon entertained me to no end. 

I’m not one of the twelve angry men

The good news is I was excused from jury duty after voir dire. That’s when the attorneys for either side can ask for your dismissal after questioning. I suspect the defense in this drug case were not keen on me after learning I voted to convict in two previous drug trials. Maybe collectively the State and Defense thought someone else should get a chance. 

It might have been my response when asked about my opinion on automatic license plate readers. I said “I’m not crazy about the amount of surveillance you see everywhere. That said, I willingly put a cell phone in my pocket. I have an Amazon Alexa in every room and a video doorbell. So welcome to 2026.”   The prosecutor may not have liked that answer.

I am pleased I don’t have to serve, but a tiny bit of me is miffed at the rejection. My objectivity was called into question. 

I think I’m up to eight times now

This is a pre-recorded post. I’m off to jury duty this morning. Yes, it is my civic duty . Here’s the thing, I’ve done my part. 

In the late 1980’s I served on a Federal Grand jury. That was 3-4 days every other week for about three months, then 1-2 days every other week for another month or two, then 1-2 days a month for another six months. It was 12 months of jury duty. 

In the late 1990’s I served on a trial jury.  In 2011  I served on another trial jury. 

In between I was called at least four additional times but did not have to serve. I believe I’ve done my share, but I’ll buck up and do it again if called to serve. 

But hey, I’ll make $30. 

The Blues Fall Down Like Rain

 

The whole thing might have been a comedy act, but that band was real musicians and they could really play. 

How about that?

 Indiana sure put a beatdown on Oregon in the football game last night. 

I never thought I’d see the day when IU became a football powerhouse.