Today

On this date, 63 years ago, my father and personal hero, graced this earth with his presence. He is probably sleeping in the soft whir of air conditioning as I write this.

On this date, 7 years ago, the paperwork for my DUI was processed by the court. I read over the clerk documents with more clarity today. Thanks law school. As I read, I am once again disheartened by my choice to go to law school. What I would do instead is a complete mystery. I know for certain that I do not want to hold the power to remove someone's liberty from them. I am not sure if I can protect a stranger from having their liberty taken. Given my performance in class over the last year and a half, it is doubtful I can do anything for someone else.

The nights are getting long up here in the great white north. The days are already less than 12 hours. If I wake up with the sun, I am running 40 minutes late. If I go to bed before the sun comes up, I have forgotten to do something. This is no life. Friday, I learn how to roll on the banjo. After that, at least 3o minutes a day, right when I get home. The only excuse would be if I got home after 7. Don't want to disturb the neighbors.

Happy Birthday, Papa. I hope today is beautiful.

As for me, I'll be at the library if you need me.