mojosmom

Yesterday, my friends and I went to the Goodman Theatre to see a performance of The Ballad of Emmett Till, a very powerful play by Ifa Bayeza. Joseph Anthony Byrd, who plays Till, was particularly good; he definitely deserved the standing ovation he was given. In two smaller parts, Samuel G. Roberson, Jr., displayed a magnificent deep, strong voice. Highly recommended.

I went to the memorial service for Justice Strouse this evening. It was held at a Masonic facility, as the justice was a very active Mason, so there were lots of men in funny hats. ;-)) He had founded a bagpipe band, and they played at the beginning and end of the service, which consisted of the usual prayers and remembrances. I saw some people I hadn't seen in quite a few years, and altogether it was a nice sendoff.

I came home to find a jury summons! It's at the Criminal Court, so I know I'll never get selected for a jury, but I do hope that I have to go in and that I at least get to go through voir dire.

I'm off tomorrow for Springfield for a conference, and won't be back until Saturday evening. I'm going to hook up with my friend Sue for lunch Saturday, so that should be nice.