A mistaken identity, an AI-driven arrest, and the long shadow of wrongful conviction—this post explores how easily lives can be upended and how little accountability follows. Even after release, the damage lingers in ways money alone can’t repair.
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Treehouses, Time Travel, and Tragedy
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.
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.