On any given Saturday, I am out serving civil summons to people who have not responded to photo radar citations mailed to their residence.
I enjoy the competitiveness of serving people who do not want to be served. My record of accomplishment for catching people actively avoiding service is quite good, actually. More often than not, I catch most people off guard and effect service without hassle or complication. Last Saturday, though, I was the one caught off guard.
Since the launch of Google’s Street View five months ago, they have faced biting criticism from privacy advocates.
Apparently Street View has caught people in compromising situations (e.g.- pictures of sunbathers, people leaving ‘adult’ book stores, etc.). Sadly, that loss of privacy in public spaces now extends to Phoenix.
On the first Saturday of October, coinciding with LDS General Conference, my in-laws’ Catholic parish has their annual “A blessing for the animals” in the courtyard of the church grounds.
This year, as in years past, my wife and I attended with our children. My in-laws brought their new King Charles spaniel dogs, Molly and Moo, to be blessed by their friend, Deacon Herve, O.F.M.
When Bonneville International purchased a group of radio stations in the Phoenix market, I was excited; I could once again listen to General Conference on the radio.
Sadly, this October, neither of the two Bonneville owned stations will broadcast General Conference.
One of my favorite things to do with my family on Sunday night is to go down to the temple grounds and visitor’s center.
My son loves to look at the reflecting pools, my daughter loves to sit in her stroller and enjoy the sites and sounds, and my wife and I enjoy the peace and solitude of the temple gardens.