Being a juror is a tough job.

Agreed.

I didn't even know it was to the jury yet. I am clearly not doing my job in keeping up on pop culture. Actually, I'm with Laura and sj in that I hope justice was served, but have no real opinion as to what that would be here.

For Father's Day I'm going to make Dad dinner over here. I have a pretty good idea of what I'm going to make, but I want to have dessert.

Since Dad's heart attack I'm not sure what would be a good dessert. I want to do something yummy (and relatively easy to make), but still rather healthy.

My dad got this wonderful recipe for low-cal cheesecake. Served with fruit, it's really yummy. I could get the recipe if you would like. Or, going slightly more simple, almost anything with fresh fruit would be good this time of year.

I'd love the cheesecake recipe.

If I can't do anything else I'll do fruit, but I wanted a little splurge.

My kitchen is so small, I'm not used to it yet, so whatever I make him will be super easy (but yummy). I'm hoping that by his birthday (and Mom's) I'll be more adept at working in there and I can make them something a bit fancier.

I want to do something yummy (and relatively easy to make), but still rather healthy.

Do strawberry shortcake. You can even use the pre-packaged dessert shells -- one is enough, and it's not too calorific or high in fat. And then top it with fake whipped topping, for lower fat and calories.

I'll email my dad, askye, and should be able to get the recipe later today. Should I email or post?

I am such a spoiled brat. My mother just informed me that her and her friends decided to stop buying gifts for each others kids since we are all over eighteen now. I know I am too old to pout about such a thing, but unlike my blood realtives, my mother's friends actually know me and know my tastes and get me really nice gifts.

Just caught up skimming after a skip. You have my sympathies, Sparky and JZ, about the strike, especially having to cross the line. It's a hard decision, but it sounds like you've made the best choice, Sparky, with your support of the strikers as you are able. I hope the strike is resolved soon.

That sucks, sj. For me, teenage birthdays and Christmases were the worst, because I still kind of expected the magic that I saw as a child, but people expected me to be all mature, so the gifts and special attention went way down. It got better, but I don't imagine that's much consolation.

So, does that sound like I was a totally self-involved and immature teen, who lacked the true spirit of Christmas?