Various notes, day 736

[blueskyesmiling]

It seems so strange for time to be passing so quickly and yet so slowly all at once. It's funny how this little attempt to document the things going on around me--as if I might control my days by writing each thing down--has slipped into something comfortable, comforting

Comments

[nosugar_nomilk]

Next time, feel free to speak up. I'm always ready for a little friendly discussion about the law, if that's what interests you.

As for the coffee, what can I say? I've proven that I can be trusted with hot liquids in the vicinity of important things.

I hope to talk to you again soon.

[blueskyesmiling]

Thank you. I am interested to hear what you think of Soph T. Hart's paper on the overapplication of the death penalty. Did you read it? It was in the Lus Law Journal. Perhaps we can discuss it sometime soon.

[nosugar_nomilk]

Yes, that's a topic of great interest to me. I did read the article in question, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. It'll be a pleasure to converse with someone who can competently discuss legal matters.

And if you'd like some coffee, I'd be happy to share. I have some that's quite a bit better than anything you'll find in the cafeteria or at the commissary.

[blueskyesmiling]

Ms. Hart's insistence that it is an "unfair" or cruel and unusual punishment seemed flawed to me. That was based too much on emotion. Her reasoning that execution strips away due process also held no water for me--we do give the opportunity for appeals, and how many times should we prove a party guilty? However, I do agree with her assertion that given the possibility for human error, our current frequent application of capital punishment should be reevaluated. She puts forth that the sentence is often arbitrary and dependent on the judge, and I don't disagree with this. Perhaps it's time for clarification as to when a crime is heinous enough to warrant the taking of a life

[dearestdiplomat]

Oh, are you a friend of Mr. Armando as well? I recently struck up a correspondence with him, so I suppose you could say he is my "prison pen pal".

I do hope it isn't too forward of me to comment on your blog like this. I am very interested in the US legal and corrections systems, myself.

It's a pleasure to make your online acquaintance.

Yours,
Colias Palaeno,
Ambassador of Cohdopia

[blueskyesmiling]

A pleasure to make your acquaintance as well. Mr. Armando was an intimate acquaintance of a dear friend of mine, and has also been kindly looking out for me (if unnecessarily).

I quite enjoy the art of letterwriting. I would be pleased to correspond with you.

[dearestdiplomat]

I'm so happy to hear that, that's very kind of you! Thank you.

Recently, I've been trying to formulate an effective prison outreach program as one of the embassy's charity programs, so I'd love to hear any input you might have.

Yes, Mr. Armando seems to be very civic-minded. Ah, and I realize you're also related to Ms. Skye! We've recently become acquainted as well, as we share a common friend in Mr. Edgeworth.

[blueskyesmiling]

Yes, Ema is my sister. I'll have to mention that I spoke to you when I see her next.

A prison outreach program? What sort of program were you thinking of? Perhaps some activity, such as an arts education program or an inside-out workforce program? I'm afraid I haven't been especially social here, so I'm not completely aware of what others might be interested in. Still, it seems as if idle hands and minds are the bane of all of us.

[young_maiden]

Another prisoner, eh? And you look old enough to know better.

[blueskyesmiling]

Indeed, you're correct. I ought to have known better.

[itscience_bb]

Hey Lana! I'm glad you finally made one of these! I... miss you a lot, too. How's a visit in a couple days sound? Is there anything you want me to bring for you?

I've talked to Mr. Armando a few times recently, actually. Can you believe I actually remembered him? You should say hi next time! :]

[blueskyesmiling]

Ema! It's lovely to hear from you...! A visit from you in a few days would be very, very welcome. No need to bring anything--just to see you is wonderful. Thank you.

I am impressed that you remember Mr. Armando! You were so little the last time you saw him. You're right, of course. I need to be careful not to slip back into my lonely ways.

[itscience_bb]

Aw, c'mon! I'm not gonna come in totally empty handed! Anyways, I picked up a few little things yesterday that I think you're gonna like.

And I know, right? I'm glad you've got someone to chat with now. <3

[blueskyesmiling]

You're so good to me. *smiles* I'm really looking forward to your visit.

It does feel good to be up and about more often, getting to know some of the people here better.

I found a very interesting article on the use of fMRIs in more and more courtrooms across the country. I'll email you the link, if you haven't read it already?

[chevrolady]

Oh, so like, you are Ema Skye's sister! I was gonna ask you next time I saw you. I didn't know you both had Ljs. She's a sweet kid.

[blueskyesmiling]

I am! I'm very proud of Ema.