"Court Case Friday" Although DUI cases are tragic, they can also be entertaining. One of my favorite DUI cases took place on the Garden Grove Freeway (22) at 2:15 a.m. This time is relevant because the bars close at 2:00 a.m. Instead of taking Uber or Lyft, drunks often try to drive home. Therefore, the … Continue reading The Parked Drunk Driver Who Thought He was Driving
"Poetic Wednesday" On His Blindness ("They also serve who only stand and wait") The Blind John Milton When I consider how my light is spentEre half my days in this dark world and wide,And that one talent which is death to hideLodged with me useless, though my soul more bentTo serve therewith my Maker, and … Continue reading “On His Blindness,” by John Milton. Waiting “ON” or “FOR” the Lord.
"Sunday Sermon" Kindness isn’t weakness In my courtroom, I try to be kind to everyone, even hardened criminals. I sometimes fail. But I continue to strive for kindness. I remind myself, we are all children of our Heavenly Father with a "divine nature" and an "eternal destiny." Occasionally, a lawyer mistakes my kindness for weakness. … Continue reading “Meek Ain’t Weak” – Kindness Isn’t Weakness
"Fun Facts Saturday" The Good Old Days of the 50s I’m old. But as Jesus said, “The old is better!” (Lk. 5:39) We “seniors” often reminisce about the “Good Old Days” of the 1950s. What a grand time to grow up! We spent long summer days playing outside with the neighbors We had wholesome TV … Continue reading Were the 1950s really the “Wonder Years?”
"Court 'Case' Friday" I performed a wedding at the Chart House Restaurant overlooking Dana Point Harbor. The restaurant is built on the side of a cliff below the road, and so it is difficult to find. Chart House Restaurant, Dana Point, Below the Street Level Everyone was set, except for the bride. A limo was bringing … Continue reading The Drunk Groom
"Poetic Wednesday" William Wordsworth (1770-1850) is the most popular poet of the Romantic Age in English Literature. As children, we sensed wonder and awe at the natural beauties around us. We should remember our childhood. “The Child is father of the Man.” My Heart Leaps Up My heart leaps up when I beholdA rainbow … Continue reading “My Heart Leaps Up,” by Wordsworth. “The Child is father of the Man”
“Sunday Sermon" “What Satan Can’t Prevent, He Will Pervert” My Criminal Case of a Drug Induced "Spiritual Experience" I had a case in my court where a career military officer took LSD to induce a "spiritual experience." Instead of having a vision, he got "possessed." He “freaked out,” trashed his apartment, destroyed his property, … Continue reading Drug-induced “Spiritual” Experiences – “Psychedelic Spirituality”
"Sunday Sermon" Part 1 Young man and women sometimes rationalize, "The scriptures don't prohibit drug use." My Dad used to reply, "The scriptures don't prohibit diving into an empty swimming pool either." The Lord expects us to use our common sense and intellect. He "does not command in all things." However, the Lord has explicitly … Continue reading The New Testament Condemns Drug Abuse
"Fun Facts Saturday" “Spoonerisms” “Spoonerism” is the technical term for mixing-up and transposing words and letters, often resulting in embarrassment and humor. For example, my favorite family spoonerism came from my wife. She pointed to a Hell's Angel motorcycle, and said, “Look at that Charlie Hopper!” (“Harley Chopper”) We have called them “Charlie Hoppers” … Continue reading “Spoonerism” – A Humorous and Embarrassing Slip-of-the-Tongue
"Court 'Case' Friday" I officiated at a wedding at a large chapel where hundreds of guests were invited. When I met with the couple beforehand, I cautioned them that "no wedding is flawless." "Glitches always happen." I advised them to just “go with the flow.” The intense bride got angry with me, and she insisted … Continue reading My “Almost” Perfect Wedding Ceremony
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