The House Across the Street

Every year during the beginning of July, the house across the street raises the flag of Canada. Apparently, July 1 is Canada Day. Did any of my friends know other than Valerie Power? My dad prominently hangs this beautiful flag in their face all year round, so I guess its fair for them to raise their flag for just a day, especially when it is hiding behind bushes.

The Books on my Bedside Table

Pretty self-explanatory, if you know me. But, I was kind of shocked to see them all stacked up there together. Same themes and all. Of course, I am in the middle of every single one. Lone Survivor by Marcus Lutrell, All's Fair by Mary Matalin and James Carville, American Sketches by Walter Isaacson, Intellectual Devotional of American History, Great Political Wit by Bob Dole, and Dear First Lady. On my other beside table, a billion TIME magazines that I am trying to finish. Oh, and if you're wondering, the boy in the picture with me is my dad.

I Have Been Summoned

I think the city of New Orleans read my mind. I was just thinking the other day how I couldn't believe I have gone this long without being called for jury duty. They called me. Surely this will be interesting, but not nearly as nice as Liz Garrison's lunch on the St. Tammany Parish government while serving jury duty. I am a very civic oriented person, and I would typically love to serve on a jury, for the joy of the experience. But this comes at the wrong time. See post entitled London - The UK.