Kuccinich is from outerspace

Ok, so I read on a political blog over at WashingtonPost.com that Kuccinich not only believes in extraterrestrials, he thinks that he saw one and it moved him considerably. So while all my previous positives still stand, I don't think I could actually vote for this guy... Question: is belief in aliens enough to make you not want to vote for someone? subquestion: In response to Kuccinich's attack on Bush's sanity, does this make you question his (meaning shorty's) sanity? subsubquestion: Do YOU believe in extraterrestrials?
(Full Disclosure: I needed spell check to help me figure out how to spell extraterrestrials)

Weekend at Beach and Puppy

"Why did you pay so much money for those chew toys? I like big rocks."

"What? We're going to the beach?"

"The beach is so much fun!"

Kucinich

Kucinich questions Bush's mental health

Why we should consider voting for Kucinich:
1. see above article
2. he is short and funny looking
3. he seems to be sensible on many issues
4. he has a really tall wife that makes him look even shorter
5. he probably cares about the little guy, he is a little guy
PS- this is not an endorsement, just something to ponder

Favorite Bumper Sticker

I think the best bumper sticker I have ever seen is "Jesus is Coming Look Busy ." What's the best bumper sticker you've seen?
Runner up: "Vegetarian's Taste Better." I don't know if this is sexual or if it is a threat to vegetarians from meat eaters, but either way it's funny.

Jury Duty

It seems odd that we entrust the decision making in much of our judicial system to those who often know the least about the law: us citizens. This thought kept going through my mind two days this week as I was on a jury in a fairly serious arson trial in Baltimore. What exactly is reasonable doubt? Who do you believe on the witness stand? (when at least two of the three main witnesses were drug addicts...) It was a pretty intimidating experience and at times boring, interesting, soporific, and mystifying. The prosecutor was well organized and convincing, while the defense attorney (probably a public defender) seemed unprepared and often like he was making it up as he went along. The judge was rather amusing and kept the attorneys on a pretty short leash, often cutting them off and keeping them from rambling. There are many things I could say about the trial and the seeming inequities of the system, but I will just say this: once we were given the case and went back to deliberate I felt that the system is ultimately pretty fair. The jury was diverse racially, in regards to age, and apparently income and educational level as well. When we began deliberating, I felt that all the relevant issues were hashed out and discussed. We ended up convicting the accused and I'm sure he was sentenced (or will be) to a lot of time, which brings up a whole different question about how we sentence and punish criminals in this country. Ultimately, while it was an interesting experience, I hope I will not have to serve in this capacity again, I have no interest in passing judgment and in some respects, bearing responsibility for someone else's life in such a way.

Where I've been

Last couple days I haven't posted because I've been on jury duty! Longer post to come and explain what was a pretty weird experience.

Cutest Dog in Baltimore

My dog is the cutest dog in Baltimore. I have proof. She has been chosen as the poster dog for a blog of dog pictures in the Baltimore Sun. Look quick before she gets replaced by a less cute dog. Scroll down towards the bottom of the page and look on the right for the blog on dogs. You should see a picture of a very very cute dog named Quinn.