LFS: The Storyteller

©2013 by LeeZard Pet peeves - we all have ‘em. I’ll show you mine if you’ll show me yours. There are the obvious ones:      Bigotry      Hate      Ignorance &; stupidity      Abuse of any kind      War      Bullies But what about those little quirks in other people that drive you mad, like instant friends, for example?  I was on jury duty a few weeks ago (Yes, I’m one of those who see it as an important part of our democracy). The minute I sat down in the meeting room this guy sitting next to me starts to chat me up. I’m not one for idle chitchat, especially with complete strangers but this guy really wanted to be my friend. Despite my obvious attempts to ignore him, he was determined. “Is this your first time on jury duty?” Silence. “I’ve done this many times; I can help you.” Silence. “What are you reading?” Silence. “I hope we get picked for the same jury pool.” Silence. I kept looking around for another empty seat but the room was packed

©2013 by LeeZard People say it all the time, "Happy Memorial Day." To me, that's an oxymoron. Barbecues, road trips and picnics aside, Memorial Day is a somber and serious occasion. From http://www.usmemorialday.org “Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two-dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication ‘To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead.’  Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic and was first observed on