Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Out in the tall weeds



I've been at the courthouse the last few days. As I wrote in my column (posted last night,) I have a process that I follow.

Being in court has knocked me off course and I've found myself in the tall weeds somewhere beyond the outfield fence.

My column is due tomorrow, and it's still not finished.  I've written some at home, some on the lawn of the courthouse during one of the delays, and another segment while sitting in the courtroom waiting for the judge.
When Jilda did a first-read tonight, she got this scrunch line between her eyebrows, which I know from experience, is NEVER a good sign.

To be honest, I didn't need her to say a word. I'd written and re-written the column a half dozen times and it still didn't flow.

When she began telling me the issues, I was almost relieved. I'm sick of looking at it tonight, so I plan to get up early and fix it when I'm fresh in the morning. I can't dally because I have to be back in the jury room a 9 a.m.
So, I'm off to bed. Don't try to stop me our there'll be problems. I'm not kidding. Court makes me testy. I'll tell the judge and he'll send the sheriff after you. 

You've been warned.



13 comments:

  1. I am sure the rewrite will go well Rick, especially have a good night rest :)

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    1. Thanks Luanna. It did go well this morning.
      R

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  2. Good luck on the re-write Rick!

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    1. Thanks Keith. I read you post on the death of Robin Williams but didn't comment, but it was on the mark.
      R

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  3. I guess you were chosen for jury duty, then, and aren't hanging around for the fun of it.

    Love,
    Janie

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  4. I was chosen for the Grand Jury a few years back and was selected as the foreman...one day a week for three months. Although it was interesting, it did take its toll on me as well. I understand how you feel.

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  5. You have a good reason for not writing your column. How can one think straight after being on jury duty!!!

    JB

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  6. There just may be a good time to wait until tomorrow! (smile)

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  7. Sometimes waiting and walking away is the best idea. Gives you time to relax and try again. Good luck

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  8. It will all work out in the end

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  9. You may be in the tall weeds, but at least you're "outstanding in your field"!!!

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