Category Archives: court reporting

courtroom drama and comedy

Just Try Saying It In The Mirror

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

I had no idea midgets were everywhere in the streets of New York City.  At least that was the story our state’s attorney was telling me this morning.  He stepped on one, he said. He went to New York City … Continue reading →

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The Mystery Juror

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

In my little section of the world life is slow.  We speak slowly (most not as slowly as I do); we move slowly (except when we drive); and we pretty well let things move along at their own pace.  We’re … Continue reading →

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Death in the Parking Lot: Expect the Unexpected

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

My job sometimes scares me.  I’m an official court reporter working in small counties with small courthouses.  The problems that bring people to these small courthouses are just as big as other places and just as important to them as … Continue reading →

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September 11, 2001

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

Yahoo has an article called “The 25 Most Powerful Photos.”  Life.com has compiled photos and stories of the events of 9/11.  Please try to find time in your busy day to look at these photos and reflect back on that … Continue reading →

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Fender Reporting

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

It was a nice, sunny, summer day; not too hot; just right for a jury trial in our little rural circuit.  We had the jury all seated in the courtroom that would hold at least a hundred spectators if they … Continue reading →

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♪♪Waking Up Is Hard To Do! Woe, Wooooe, Woe-oe♪♪

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

Court personnel never know what kind of unique situation, clothing ensemble (or lack thereof), funny comments, or intriguing people we will come in contact with on any given day.  Most of the time it’s just business as usual, run-of-the-mill day.  … Continue reading →

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