Just a few thoughts: 1. My failure to post the last few weeks does not mean I am easing off. I am just reloading. 2. I am home this week for a "working vacation". 3. Tomorrow, with my wife Nancy as videographer, I hope to refresh my video library with 20-40 30-60 second spots, with frequently asked questions (FAQS), a guide to my blog, and others. (Note; we did over 50! Some are attached to blog articles. All of them are at my YouTube Channel, JBHunterIII, j.b.h. 3-5-2012) 4. I am reading David Ball's "REPTILE". David, and co-author Don Keenan are the most sought after trial and jury consultants in the U.S. It is a powerful counter to the unrelenting attack on our jury trial and civil justice system. He advocates our appealing to potential jurors' immediate perceived self-interest in the interests of a just result. More on that later. 5. Just sitting on our decks during a near perfect July weather week is very comforting. No hectic travel, vacation expenses, or distractions. I guess we are having a "staycation". 6. I am re-reading my blog book in gathering topics for my videos. I am proud of it. From a one year, and more, perspective, I think it has plenty of humour and insights; some really good bread and butter stuff. But, I admit to disappointment in my failure to generate discussion. I had hoped to stimulate thought and to contribute to an improvement in my and my colleagues' efficiency, professionalism, and collegiality. Even those I have gently taken to task have remained mum. 7.  My interest in Reptile derived directly from hearing Mr. Ball at a WVAJ seminar. If your lawyer does not attend lots of CLE, you have a right wonder why? 8. I write almost equally to colleagues and potential and present clients. For clients, several posts are "mandatory reading assignments". Others, of course, have been very complimentary. 9. Finally; I am here rather than Facebook this evening because Kacie Anthony appears to have bogged down the Hughesnet satellite. I did not follow the trial closely, and I have no doubt she committed a terrible act, but it occured to me before her acquittal of all felony charges that I was not very sure of what terrible acts she committed. Many juries would compromise on something in the middle, being fearful of taking the life of another human by mistake. I suspect there was sufficient evidence, but I did not spend a couple months of my life hearing it. 10. I admire the jury for not accepting their "moment in the sun" after the verdict. Time to go home with their family. But, couldn't they have convicted her of SOMETHING?!