Why I have not been writing about work lately. . . .

Ambimb at PD Stuff wrote an article entitled, “Blogging PDs: A dying art?” where he (as an aside, I don’t know if ambimb is a guy or a gal, but I am just using the generic “he” pronoun here) writes about the decline in Public Defenders that blog about their daily experiences both in and out of the courtroom.

I know that I have not written any real entries about my experiences at work recently. One reason is that the District Attorney in my circuit found out about my journal and has been reading it on a somewhat regular basis. I wondered about how this revelation would affect my ability to write about what happens in my little corner of the world. However, a more pressing reason has prompted me to give pause as to whether it is even safe for me to write about my experiences in the criminal justice system.

A Public Defender in Illinois faces disciplinary problems with the Illinois State Bar for the blog that she maintained. You can read the article here. It does pose an interesting ethical problem. Scott H. Greenfield at Simple Justice maintains the position that this is a no-brainer: Don’t blog about cases, clients, judges, et cetera. While I understand Mr. Greenfield’s position, I do agree with ambimb’s lament that the Public Defender community would lose a great resource if we were not able to communicate any meaningful aspect of our experiences with each other and the general populace. I will not opine what is the right answer or if there is one in this situation. Furthermore, it does not address the real reason why I haven’t been writing about work lately.

To be blunt, I have lost my “voice.”  This year has brought a number of upheavals to my world to where I feel like a termite in a wooden yo-yo. I don’t know if I am coming or going. It has brought my paradigm of the world tumbling down like a house of cards. So, I have been sorting through the rubble and trying to find what is worth salvaging and what I need to leave behind. Nevertheless, I do know one thing, and it is that I like to write. I will have to get back into the habit of it someday.

One of my favorite moments from last night’s UGA v. SC game.

Once more unto the breach, dear friends.

It is that wonderful time of the year. UGA football begins anew this Saturday. Praise the Lord, and GO DAWGS!

A Music-Related Post

This is a sample of the music that I like. I hope you enjoy it.

The Knife -  Heartbeats (Live)

The Crystal Method feat Matisyahu – Drown In The Now

The Elders – Men of Erin (Live)

Harry Connick Jr. – Stardust

Silence is not golden.

I haven’t written a meaningful journal entry in quite a while. The primary reason is that most of what has been going my mind is what I would consider whiny and egocentric. I know that this my online journal and I can write what I want, but who wants to read another "blog" of someone that is self-absorbed?