The end of the Zimmerman trial is news of the day.  Acquittal comes as no surprise given the testimony and the law of the State of Florida which puts the burden on the prosecution to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that self defense was not justified.   There were no real witnesses, little evidence, and conflicting testimony on who screamed for help.  With what they had, the jurors were confined with their choices and were probably right.

Went to the legendary Cafe Wha? last night to see the Bodega Tallboys. Alex Klein's band. If you're not familiar, Cafe Wha? it has quite a history. It's referred to a "sanctuary for talent." Artists such as Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, Peter, Paul & Mary, Kool and the Gang, as well as comedians, Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby got their start here.  

As some may know, I consider  rock 'n roll blogger Bob Lefsetz to be my oracle. Why my oracle? Because of nuggets like the following quote: winners don't always win because they're better than everybody else, but frequently because they outlast everybody, there are fewer competitors down the road.My life experience tells me that this is so true and that everyone should remember it when facing a daunting challenge.Life is a day by day competition and it is essential to have "luck", which is the residue of preparation and hard work.You can do it!

        Sunday morning and Flo was going on a quick errand to the supermarket. Wouldn't be more than ten minutes, she said.

It may have been Independence Day. with thoughts of revolution and fireworks, but to me, it was a day of nothing more than family, friends, nice weather and relaxation.  It is not something that I get or enjoy often, but nonetheless, I did actually take some time to bask in it.  

Really. The air conditioner hasn’t taken a breath in my house in days. Stepping outside into the heat of the morning feels like walking into a dryer that has been spinning for hours.

The moment the words came out of his mouth I immediately went to a surreal place. I just could not believe that people still had these types of thoughts.