I got a summons here at our Florida home to appear on an Oregon jury. I saw the official letterhead and initially thought it was something much worse. I wouldn’t think that they would make me come cross-country to appear, so I immediately sent an e-mail requesting to be deferred. I did learn that if you’re over 70 or breastfeeding, you can automatically be dismissed. I will be 9 days short of my 70th birthday when this duty is requested. Seven years in Portland and I somehow escaped being selected until just after leaving town. I have served on one jury in my lifetime and that was back in Indiana – a drug case. 

I am watching an interview with the first USA gold medal winner after our team was uncharacteristically shut out on the first day of competition. More scull races and beach volleyball are live this morning, considering the 13-hour time difference. It’s odd once again seeing no fans in the stands with the recent uptick in Japanese Covid cases. I hope that local events do not revert back to this level now that attendance is at full capacity and masks optional. Regardless, I’m just glad to have live sports to watch in the morning, having lost that benefit in moving to the Eastern Time zone. 

We’ve remained at home most of the month of July, so TV continues to be the main form of entertainment. Afternoon Florida showers have limited our options for outdoor activities. We’ll probably go back to the dog beach on Tuesday since that worked out well last week. We’re anxious for a new Jimmy John’s to open down the road for picnic food to pick up on the way. We’re still trying to familiarize ourselves with the area, including the best beach spots, where the jury is still out.