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[Lobstergirl, el principe]

No, I wouldn't really care what Ethan Hawke thought of my pants. But maybe I will paint my toenails as a concession to beauty. Taking care not to use gang colors, naturally.

[Heidi]

How 'bout a maillot and gauzy skirt, LG? That'd keep you cool, plus... NO shorts! :)

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

Alleged criminal. Although I am in a hanging mood. We've had a lot of wilding incidents lately.

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

Heidi wrote: "How 'bout a maillot and gauzy skirt, LG? That'd keep you cool, plus... NO shorts! :)"

Isn't a maillot a bathing suit?

[Heidi]

Heidi wrote: "How 'bout a maillot and gauzy skirt, LG? That'd keep you cool, plus... NO shorts! :)"

Plus, there's the added bonus of subliminal suggestion (beach time, beach time)...

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

The problem with my gauzy skirts and dresses is that you have to wear a slip with them because they are kind of thin. Then I will feel hot wearing the slip.

[Heidi]

Lobstergirl wrote: "The problem with my gauzy skirts and dresses is that you have to wear a slip with them because they are kind of thin. Then I will feel hot wearing the slip."

Maillot & gauzy slip... no slip necessary. Just, dressed for beach time. :)

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

Uh, Heidi - jury duty is not at the beach, at least not here.

[Heidi]

Lobstergirl wrote: "Uh, Heidi - jury duty is not at the beach, at least not here."

It could be... in your mind.

[Lizzy]

Larry wrote: "Wait and get him when he least expects it, Lizzy."

Good plan, i wonder if i can get someone in his class to get him, he's at a different school so he would never see it coming.
-evil laugh-

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

Well, I didn't actually look better than the defendant, who was in a suit and tie. But I was equally as slobbily dressed as 3/4 of the other prospective jurors, so I felt at home.

I didn't get picked, though I wasn't released until 5:30 after every juror had been seated. It was a case of (alleged) rape, armed robbery with a knife, and kidnapping, which had occurred in 1998. When I got home I googled it. I found a case featuring the defendant that had been ruled on by the Illinois Supreme Court, but it was a case involving a 2000 rape (he'd been found guilty). I couldn't find any information about the 1998 rape. So it sounds like the guy might be a serial rapist....

[Jonathan]

Even though it involves crime and punishment, jury duty is oddly boring. I guess it's all the time spent sitting around doing nothing.

The last time I served was about 3 years ago. I was in the jury pool for a robbery case, but the defendant worked out a plea bargain during the jury-selection process, so they ended up just dismissing all of us.

It probably wouldn't have been much of a trial. The guy robbed a jewelry store on Canal Street and then fled south, on foot, in the direction of the police station on Ericsson Place (two blocks away), where he was promptly apprehended, loot in hand.

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

I have no doubt it is extremely boring. The most interesting thing about it was listening to prospective jurors answer the judge's questions on what their favorite TV shows were, their sources of news, and their hobbies. Of course a rape case would have its horrifying moments, but in general I think you are correct.

[Jammies]

The only time I served on a jury was two years ago. We got as far as testimony from two witnesses (with an unexpected hilarious moment) when the defendant pled out. It was a home invasion case where the defendent was alleged to have kicked down the door to an apartment, entered, and physically struggled with the people there. The defense was that since the defendant had a prosthetic foot he couldn't have kicked in the door. It would have been interesting!

[Félix]

Barb, did you say you and your friends are burning someone's barn?

[Janice]

Yeah! A barnburning. Larry, you bring the hotdogs and I'll bring the marshmallows.

[Félix]

Alright!

[Félix]

Well, as long as you aren't throwing any virgins in the pit.

[Lizzy]

Right now i'm being chased by a rabid chipmunk. Now you may be asking, how am i typing this while being chased? Well, I shall tell you. It all started on a stormy friday, or maybe it was a sunday. . .

[janine]

Where's the story? Are you ok, Lizzy?

[Félix]

Or maybe it was a Thursday.

[Phil]

I'm sure we can locate someone who could grab that bugger by the tail for you.

[[deleted user]]

Not Barb, I hear she pulls the tail right off.

[Kevin]

right now i am back at work recovering from my long weekend. every mid june i am the director of an event called The Awakening where we bring in 150 kids for a 4 day conference with lots of food, music and talks by their peers on topics relevant to their lives. we get to see some kids step up big in mentoring and challenging each other on integrity, character and similar themes. not much sleep on the weekend and my feet are killing me but i'd do it again today if i could. great to see young leadership rise up

[Jonathan]

That he is.

[~Geektastic~]

Right now I'm trying to muster up the courage to ask my boss for an advance on my paycheck so I will actually have enough gas money to get to work for the next week. I don't like asking these kinds of things and I have no idea what he will say and the stress is giving me a headache.

[janine]

Right now I'm proofreading, I got myself a freelance assignment too. Working from home is divine, but I really should get dressed before the day is over.

[~Geektastic~]

Barb wrote: "That sucks, Amber. Good luck."

Thanks Barb!

[Jonathan]

janine wrote: "Right now I'm proofreading, I got myself a freelance assignment too. Working from home is divine, but I really should get dressed before the day is over."

I'm proofreading too, Janine...but not getting paid for it. Something wrong with this picture, I think.

Nicely done on the freelance job.

[janine]

Jonathan wrote: "janine wrote: "Right now I'm proofreading, I got myself a freelance assignment too. Working from home is divine, but I really should get dressed before the day is over."

I'm proofreading too, Jani..."

I'm a pro now, they have to pay me. I know exactly how much our proofreaders get payed and I get more than most of them :)

Maybe your friend will return the favour one day.

[~Geektastic~]

Barb wrote: "janine wrote: "Working from home is divine, but I really should get dressed before the day is over."


It is lovely, isn't it? The only reason I ever get dressed during the week is because I ca..."

You could, but the next parent-teacher meeting would be awkward.

[Jonathan]

janine wrote: "I'm a pro now, they have to pay me. I know exactly how much our proofreaders get payed and I get more than most of them :)"

Good to hear. Make hay while the sun shines, young Dutch person.

[Sarah]

I am drinking coffee after noon. This never ends well.

[Jackie "the Librarian"]

I'm back at work after being home with a cold for a couple of days. I'm pleasantly spacey-feeling, and so glad to be out of my apartment.

[Jim]

Glad you are feeling better Jackie.

[janine]

Jackie "the Librarian" wrote: "I'm back at work after being home with a cold for a couple of days. I'm pleasantly spacey-feeling, and so glad to be out of my apartment."

Yay for feeling better and being out of the apartment!

[Jackie "the Librarian"]

Thanks, Jim and janine! I was starting to pace. And do unnecessary laundry.

[Jonathan]

Unnecessary laundry is always a bad sign. Hope you feel 100% better soon, Jackie.

[janine]

When you start feeling bored, it's time to go outside.

[Kevin]

right now, i'm gassed. second straight night that i was out after 1 and up at 7. too old for that. sunday night i had to drive 40 miles then tow my son's car 30 miles at midnight, illegally, back to his town. dragging a car by a yellow tow strap in the warm summer night can be fun though with the right attitude. my son reminded me of this. then last night i went with my wife and 22 friends to see hillsong united. terrific concert. here is what hillsong united is about

http://www.youtube.com/user/hillsongu...

anyway, today i am gassed

[janine]

Right now my laptop is making really scary sounds. It might implode any minute.

[Phil]

Right now I'm helping my daughter get her party organized. She invited herself and five friends over for a swim and a BBQ. Of course dad had to buy the burgers and such, but she did bring her own salad, chips & cookies.

Two of the friends are profoundly deaf, two are hard of hearing (they can hear a little bit with the help of hearing aids), and the fifth is the sister of one of the others.

My daughter is being kept busy interpreting for all of us. My backyard is full of signing!   :)

[Jonathan]

That sounds like a really good event, Phil. Hope you and the young ones have fun.

[Stina]

I'm taking a stab at making a S'more's Tart. I had a piece a few months ago at a restaurant in Portland, ran out to buy a tart pan and lost steam.

Graham cracker crust and chocolate tart part are currently baking... marshmallow merigue gets piped on and baked tomorrow after work.

I hope it's tasty!

[Nuri]

Oy, Kevin! I didn't know Hillsong was touring stateside. : ) I hope you un-gas yourself soon.

I am folding laundry after tidying house after making myself dinner after a day at work. I am not out with friends or lurking about the library. I am going to bed soon because I am working woman (for) now, and I have to go to work in the morning. Ah, this all feels so wrong. :(

[Kevin]

right now i am trying to get everything done in my office so i can get outta here at a decent time tonight. i have much to do as i am leaving for kenya tomorrow morning. i haven't packed anything and i have to reload my ipod. prob should review travel docs too...

[Sally, la reina]

Phil, is your daughter deaf?

[Jonathan]

Kevin "El Liso Grande" wrote: "i have much to do as i am leaving for kenya tomorrow morning. i haven't packed anything a..."

Safe travels, Kevin.

[Félix]

Hope it's a productive trip, Kevin.

[Phil]

Sally wrote: "Phil, is your daughter deaf?"

No, she is not. She has always been interested in signing, and in helping people communicate. She'll get her official interpreter certificate at the end of the summer & can then get work doing something she loves.