I am Sick and Tired of Political Correctness

It's frickin HALLOWEEN for crying out loud. People wear costumes. Get over it.

I seriously do not think that when a child puts on an Indian Princess costume she thinks she is trivializing a culture; she generally thinks it is a pretty costume.

No matter what somebody wears, someone else will find fault and be offended. Grow the hell up people.

Long Day

It's been a long day, and I think they will get longer! (I know, technically days are getting shorter what with it geting close to winter and all, but they seem much longer when listening to testimony.)

Civic Duty

Well, I reported for Jury duty today. I have been called many times, but never selected to sit on a jury.

Today marks the end of that streak! Not only was I selected to be a juror, it is a case that will last 13 court days -- but with 'dark' days, holidays, and furlough days, it is expected to go until November 19th. (and I am on vacation the next week!)

I am proud to serve.

Being late and feeling disrespected

I hate when people are late! HATE HATE HATE (and I seldom use that word)

I am doing a favor for a friend. He told me he would be here at 1:30 to pick me up. It is now 1:45 or so-- 15 minutes late.

I have better things to do than sit around and wait for people to show up -- especially when I am doing them a favor!

When you are late, you are disrespecting the person who is waiting for you.. I don't want to hear excuses. LEAVE EARLIER!

Last time I do a favor for this person!

edited to add: finally got here -- and told me that 20 minutes is well within the allowable range for being on-time. I disagree.

Flu Season

Off to get my flu shot (the regular one -- still undecided about H1N1)

So far, two people (out of 5) in my dept are sick.

I've Got a Secret

I have good news, but it isn't my news to tell, so I have to wait until its owner goes public!

Damn, I hate keeping secrets (but I am very good at it.)

Stay tuned . . .

Update

Time to update my blog-roll. So many of my (formerly) favorite blogs have gone dormant due to Facebook and/or Twitter.

I'll get to it later today.