A collapsed tree, a misdated ancestor, and a man wrongfully imprisoned—this week’s stories all circle truth, loss, and what gets buried, whether in the backyard, family records, or a broken justice system.
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Weekend Update 260
Your regular weekend update on my life.
The Ultimate Injustice of The Death Penalty
No executed person has ever committed another crime—but no wrongfully executed person has ever been brought back to life. That’s the problem with the death penalty: you can free the innocent from prison, but you can’t open the grave once the state gets it wrong.
The Heart of Thanksgiving: Family Memories
Thanksgiving is more than a meal; it’s a whirlwind of family, tradition, and memories. From hosting seventeen guests to reviving a cherished cranberry sauce recipe, the day balanced chaos with joy. Reflecting on smoked turkey, timing perfection, and childhood lessons, it’s a celebration of gratitude and togetherness that lingers.
The Moral and Legal Failures of the Death Penalty
Five states executed prisoners last week, including the 1600th person since 1976. While the crimes were horrific, the question remains: should society decide who deserves to die? With wrongful convictions, uneven sentencing, and flawed science, the death penalty raises serious concerns about fairness, morality, and the risk of killing innocent people.