Jury Duty & the Social Death that is SOMA

Posted by banane on June 4th, 2007 — in local color, north beach

I’m on my third day of the incredibly inefficient system of the jury selection process. I’m at the 6th & Bryant courthouse. Next to my court room, another courtroom has a sign on the door:
No drinking.
No eating.
No reading.
No newspapers.
No sleeping.
No talking.
Pretty much sums up my life, and why I’m hating waiting to be [...]

Kayaking & Russian

Posted by banane on June 1st, 2007 — in fitness, language

On a total lark, drove up to Sausalito with Tink and met up with some college alum for full moon paddle. I only knew one guy - Paul Anderson who is a brilliant songwriter - and ended up having a great time and (hopefully) making good friendships. What stuck with me all night, through dreams [...]

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