Cardinals, Lincoln, and other stuff

I am sitting on my couch thinking about the Cardinals, why Lincoln won't go to sleep, and why is my 4 year old sleeping with her head in the doorway.  I am thinking about my criminal trial tomorrow.  I am thinking about how did I end up with this family (in a good way :).  I am wondering why ATT Uverse is blacking out some Cardinal games because they don't want to pay the increased fee charged by Fox Sports Midwest.

I have a lot on my mind...though none of it is particularly serious or important.  Of course, my trial is important.  I will be in Division 18 in the City of St. Louis.  Defendant is charged with Tampering 1st Degree (driving stolen car) and Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin).  I think I actually have a chance.  Should be interesting.  I'll give another update tomorrow.  The case is a PD contract, meaning the state paid me to represent somebody who cannot afford counsel.  That's a good thing.  I believe, as strongly as I do about anything, that all people deserve a competent attorney to represent them, regardless of what they have done.

In any event, we'll see how it shakes out.  As for the Cardinals, they appear to be playing better, but I am a little skeptical about this year's edition.  This is the first year in a while where I really believe they may only finish with 70 - 75 wins.  I don't know why, but the vibe is not real good.  I hope I am wrong because there is nothing better than August and September in St. Louis when the Cardinals are in the race.  At the very least, it allows me to have multiple conversations with my father weekly about how they are doing.

That is something that I will always remember (not that he is going anywhere right now).  On that note, my brother and I are taking my dad to Pebble Beach for a short golf trip in August.  I can't wait for me, but I know he is looking forward to it also.  He is freaking seventy years old.  That absolutely amazes me.  My mom is 68 tomorrow.  unreal.  I guess there is nothing we can do about our parents getting older.

Lastly, I took the two oldest girls to Florida last week.  We had a good time, even though Lily came down with a stomach bug on the FREAKING PLANE.  She threw up 5 times on the plane and another 6 times in the car ride to my parents house.  It ended up all good though.  she loved the beach more than any other part of the trip.

Finally (mean it this time), I am on the Board of Directors for a non-profit, Arch City Defenders. The fundraiser is May 12 at McGurks.  you can check out the link for more information.

as you can see if you ever read this blog, sometimes I write about serious issues (race, etc).  sometimes it is stream of consciousness.  I am still trying to get the hang of it.  Hope you enjoy and don't forget

this is just what I think (or what I am thinking)...

CP