My trial isn’t for another two weeks, but I went to traffic court this morning to see what it’s like at contested hearings. Surprise, it’s not much different than the mitigation hearings. No police officers were there to testify and there was no prosecutor. Two lucky dogs had their cases dismissed because of court/police error.Continue reading “More adventures in traffic court”
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Genius (in France)
The Internet suggests that one cover up the brand name on one’s expensive electronic devices to deter thieves while traveling in India. For example, if one were to take a Nikon D50 on such a trip, she should buy some black electrical tape and cover all the places where it says “Nikon.” ‘Cus maybe theContinue reading “Genius (in France)”
A new friend
On our rainy walk this morning, we passed a nice man in the woods, with a plastic grocery sack, opening a can of beer. He said, “German shepherd?” as we passed, and I said, “Yup,” in a real friendly voice, because I didn’t want him to think I was afraid of him or judged himContinue reading “A new friend”
Fashion backward
While waiting for Rob to finish uploading the entire contents of his cassette collection to digital format and then to his iPod, so we could watch Prison Break, I watched an episode of Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style. The subject was a mother of two who wore nothing but capri pants and T-shirts. As theContinue reading “Fashion backward”
Small talk
During the past week, I had very similar conversations with an assistant at my physical therapist’s office and my hairdresser. For some reason, neither woman wanted me to sit in silence as she ultra-sounded my shoulder or cut my hair. I prefer silence to being asked by someone I just met if I have anyContinue reading “Small talk”
Kari Neumeyer 