I'm happy to report that the "pickle" which was lost has been saved. I mean found! And the congregation said "Amen".

I'm trying to decide if I feel safer today in a world without Saddam. To be honest, I think I don't feel much different than I did when he was incarcerated. One article I read stated that Saddam received the justice that he denied for many and was found guilty at trial and condemned to hang.

This is one of those dilemmas concerning capital punishment. I continue to ask if it is for us to condemn. The only sure thing I can say is when I have been asked during jury selections how I felt about the death penalty, my response is I feel it should be an option for any criminal law attorney, defense or prosecution.

Thankfully, I have never been selected for one of these jury panels. (I guess I'm answering something right).

Krl and I have talked at length about Iraq. She probably makes more sense than many analyst I have heard on television. The violence is a way of life there. It has gone on for generations and we aren't going to change their mentality with a happy meal and a trip to Wal-Mart.

Don't get me wrong. I support our troops, I disagree with the current administration's lack of a plan. I support our troops coming home.

Last night, Krl and I floated between televisions sets and different programming. Since we are storing the company equipment from the entertainment center, I figure it should be monitored for problems, so I hooked up that television in our home office. Heh, heh. Usually that's where you will find me for a least a portion of the day. Of course this time of the year there is an abundance of football to watch. Krl thinks I am attention deficit, because during the regular seasons I don't watch baseball and I don't watch a lot of college football. It has to be Peyton in a pretty good matchup if I watch pro ball at all. However, there are exceptions to this rule. I like to watch the world series, I like college bowl games, and I am pulling for Peyton to win it all.

Yesterday late, Krl was feeling poorly and decided to lay down. As my luck would have it, bowl games were already on so I got control of the "big" TV by default. This continued until Krl had gotten up and I discovered she had gone into the office to watch TV. (One thing I don't want her to do is ruin that television with an over dose of "law and order" or "charmed".) By this time the Red Raiders were on and looking to continue the way of the Aggies. I quickly lost interest and gave control of the big TV back to Krl. You can imagine my surprise when I awoke this morning to find that the Red Raiders had mounted the biggest comeback in bowl history. You got to give credit to the players and coaches for staying on track. It could have gotten really ugly. I suppose the most credit probably belongs with the fans who stayed with the game until the fat lady sang!

I did see a delayed telecast, does that count? It was almost comical listening to the announcers as Minnesota built a huge lead. I can tell you from experience that the hardest thing to do from an announcer's stand point is keep things interesting in a run away. Luckily they had talked about the quick strike offense of Tech, but even they were dismayed when Tech took it to overtime and won.

So what have we learned since last time. You probably would want me on your jury if it is a death penalty case, unless you are one of the attorneys, and to persevere.

FATHER, I pray for Krl's health. I pray for this troubled world. I ask that you settle my muddled mind and keep me focused on what is important.