LAW ABIDING

The confusion of the words judge not least ye be judged ring in my ears. The thought of the awesome responsibility that is given to us all as citizens in this wonderful country of Canada definitely has caused me to ponder what I am teaching my children and question myself as to what I have not yet taught them.
For the passed 8 days (Nov. 13Th excluding Sat and Sun) until the 21st I have had the responsibility of sitting on a jury. This is definitely something that I will never forget. In the beginning I must admit I was excited to see how these types of things work and having never even been in a court room before I must say that I was a little nervous too. The realization of the seriousness of being a juror hit when the judge addressed us and read us our responsibilities as a juror and what we were and weren't allowed to do. Of course it was like a Doctor and patient. Confidentiality is top! No discussing (not even between jurors)about the case to ANYONE. The only time that we as jurors were permitted to talk about the case was when we were finally excused to begin deliberations. If we didn't come together with a decision we would be sequestered for the night in a nearby hotel until morning. Now think for a moment... 12 people with minds of their own all required to come together (or not) on the fate of the accused. I had never really thought about just how involved that would be, how not only mentally but emotionally involved one is when pondering the evidence and eliminating (if) any reasonable doubt. Is it not human nature to doubt? Well I did spend one night away from my family fulfilling my civil duty as a citizen and I must say that all though I am content with the outcome I truly hope that I don't have to do this again in the near future. I think that all the other people throughout this county can take their turn. Don't get me wrong I did have a wonderful time and the other 11 people I served with were totally amazing human beings and that in itself is reason enough for me to do my duty once again.

Halloween Fun

Happy Halloween to all. Yes this is a very scary picture of the family.... myself and husband in tights and ladies black underwear(Something I would have thought would ever happened) let alone me actually publishing it here on my blog for all to see. Hey we had fun and it was all his idea so I thought I should be a good sport. I love how my sweet daughter McKalyn has muscles too?! Hope this is the only time I see her look this buff!! I think I would've felt more comfortable in her costume with the extra padding to cover me up.
So I know that this blog thing is supposed to be a way of updating people on events and life in our home but obviously I am lucky to get something once a month to update everyone. I am going to try harder though. Especially now that I have beamed up to the 21st century (thanks to my little sis) and can add photos. I think the photos will give me more reason to post more often...after all I have about 500 photos now just waiting in the wings to be used through the wonderful world of technology.
Well I'm a woman of few words so this is me signing off for today. BUT I'll be back with more pictures and a few words as my creative juices are beginning to be unleashed once again.

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Random thought for this posting: I Love the end piece of the loaf of bread, lightly toasted with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon at night before bed every once in a while.(Especially in the winter)