I just read this brief story, and wrote the following to the reporter in response. Not really sure why I was so motivated; it's just one of life's little mysteries. In any event: Drive Safely!!

"Ms. Jennifer Sullivan,
Thank you for your report about the Lynnwood man arrested for his 15th drunk driving infraction. I believe it's critical to continue reporting on such phenomena in order to battle the complacency that comes with otherwise generally sucessful programs instituted by our local governments and groups like MADD.

Upon reading your report, I wondered: 1) how does this man NOT have a breath-ignition contraption in his car, and 2)what are the relevant state and local statutes that apply to this repeat offender?

I understood from your report that his previous 5 convictions make him eligible for felony charges, but I'm simultaneously aghast that it takes FIVE convictions. How is it that such a law is so apparently lenient? Afterall, driving while drunk is nothing less than operating a large lethal weapon with impaired judgement.

Is there really nothing else to keep this particular hazard off the same streets I use?
Thank you for your work.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth Walsh
Seattle"

Christmas 2007

Started the morning off opening prezzies; a shout out to Santa, who was very very thoughtful this year. And isn't Paul cute sleeping under the tree?



















An atypical white Christmas in the great Northwest


















We invited some friends over for a potluck Christmas which, while being a tad more complicated than we anticipated (weather, cooking times), ended up really nice. Dicie, Julia, Aaron, and Jeannie were a pleasure to spend the evening with sharing food, drinks, the massage chair, and other lovely goodies.













Paul made an amazing turkey, which was quite the trussed up little birdie. He roasted it - after a day of soaking in a brine - breast-side down, so all the juices soaked down into the breast meat. SO. GOOD.













It kind of looks like the turkey pooped out the onion.



We destroyed the kitchen a little, but I've seen far worse chaos.
Nonetheless, a tribute to the gods of kitchen destruction (Jeannie, is there such a god/dess?); a carcass and some desicated stuffing:














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I hope everyone's Xmas was a good one. I went to bed feeling really blessed to have the family and friends that I do, thankful for all of the obvious and invisible luck that has visited my life, and really pleased at the time I've been able to spend with so many great people this holiday season. The fact that I miss so many people just goes to show how fortunate I feel to even know them...


And that's not just the tummy full of carbs talking.

Really insightful observations on political process, media, and the candidacy of Joe Biden in the NYTimes. Quick, and worthwhile. Also, gives the most complete list I've seen of who the two parties' candidates are.

Happy Haiku Day!

Sure, most people think of December 22 as the shortest day of the year, but I see it as a greand opportunity - it's National Haiku Poetry Day!!

Aside from composing and posting haiku today on my other somewhat-literary-mostly-prose-style blog today, we hunted down a Christmas tree. It took going to 5 different places, but we finally found Bruce. He goes by Sheila on the weekends, and is now bedecked in purple, red, and silver ornaments.

We also had an unexpected but beneficial client meeting today and look forward to sleeping in as late as possible tomorrow. Have a great day!

Possibly my favorite t-shirt ever

I am persuaded by the dark side's elegantly made point.

















And that's right, it glows in the dark.