Juliebird, minor screwups like forgetting license renewal are really very minor in the experiences of a cop, as opposed to doing something that endangers others or self. The ones that the cop would really care about (and resent) would be not only driving on expired tags but also having lost license to DUI, no insurance, AND not stopping at a STOP sign, all together at the same time.

Note that I, who am very nearly perfect (waits for snickers to die down), have had my car impounded for an expired registration. OK, it was YEARS ago, but I've been there, done that. Having to pay the fine, and yes, go to a short court hearing (I was Very Sincerely Contrite and the judge cut the fine in half) was what I call Stupidity Tax.

Which reminds me, I'd better go check on my status on parking fines which I can do online. I only know about one, which I think I paid on time....

Juliebird - what Theodosia said.

So yesterday, at the coffee shop: filled tables, lots of loud talkers, a tutor helping high school kids with calculus, etc. This guy starts watching youtube videos with no headphones and it's just tinny enough to be really annoying. And then the youtube video cursing starts and the tutor looks really uncomfortable because youtube guy was sitting back to back with her student.

I had two pairs of headphones in my bag, so I got up and offered the guy a pair, to keep. Naturally he went full neanderthal on me and I felt horrible for getting involved. He eventually stopped watching the vid and proceeded to glare at me and sigh instead. He left, finally. And I got back to work. I'd had three cups of coffee and a lara bar to eat all day. At 3, when I packed up to go, I pulled my headphones from the laptop jack ....

AND BLASTED THE COFFEESHOP WITH MUSIC.

I should carry a paper bag mask with me wherever I go.

I am super happy to have today off. Maybe I'll get something done? We'll see!

I'm mildly put out that the library isn't open because of said holiday, but I'll get over it.

I hear that.

I wish I had a holiday today, since I got nothing done yesterday but finishing my book-club book. Mostly because I was recovering from the urgh on Saturday night. But I really should have made the effort to vacuum, at least.

And I woke up this morning to a very strong smell of dog poop. Turns out (cut for ickiness) my dog ate some old poop in the yard last night, and then vomited it up in two places in the front bedroom this morning. The whole house stinks.

Off to a great start for the week, wahoo. But I am having lunch with some potential employers on Friday, so that's something.

Consuela, that's worthy of a dog-shaming photo.

Julie,

um, they impound your car for an expired reg? Did I miss this shit or just forget? I had no idea! That seems like a harsh penalty.

Sorry for your troubles and may things go smoothly tomorrow.

um, they impound your car for an expired reg?

Yeah, that happened to me once. I don't think they have to but they certainly can make the argument that the car is not street legal.

um, they impound your car for an expired reg?

When I got ticketed by a CHP for an expired reg he noted that some of his cohorts just loved taking the car away there on the spot, so I should just get it taken care of as soon as possible.