Catawba County courtroom 8 was the scene this past week of the trial for Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong. Armstrong was charged with tampering with evidence in a thirty-year-old cold case murder. The state was trying to show criminal intent, while Armstrong was saying he made a mistake with no criminal intent. The following isContinue reading “Armstrong Trial – Opening Statements and First Prosecution Witness”
Author Archives: David Lee Moser
Up Close and Personal – Local Trial
As someone who enjoys watching criminal court trials, I was excited to hear that our county was the location of what I’ll call a high profile trial of a law enforcement officer. I knew some of the particulars of the case and the allegations that had been made. I decided it would be interesting toContinue reading “Up Close and Personal – Local Trial”
Coming to a Close
Another school year is coming to a close this week. Another school year of substitute teaching is nearly in the books. I did do a maternity leave position for several months in a middle school, but for the most part, all my jobs have been at the upper elementary level. I am currently planning onContinue reading “Coming to a Close”
The End is Near…
The season of Lent, which began on February 18th, is officially over on Maundy Thursday. I have decided I will be returning to Facebook on Easter Sunday, April 5th. While I think it is no far stretch to say I could do just as well to stay away, there are some features of Facebook thatContinue reading “The End is Near…”
Morning Rituals…
I have a morning ritual that I try to follow each day. Some days will sneak in something different, and of course a lot of it depends on whether I’m working that day or not. For starters, I have my medicine to take. I have them at a place on the table in the livingContinue reading “Morning Rituals…”
Monday Writing Prompt
After spending the past 44+ years as a teacher, I guess it would be appropriate to have school named after me. Now mind you, I wouldn’t expect that to ever happen, but it does seem to fall in line with what I’m done most of my life. My paternal grandfather, who was the fire chiefContinue reading “Monday Writing Prompt”
Four Quotes for the Last Monday in March
“The real question is not whether life exists after death. The real question is whether you are alive before death.” — Osho “Whenever we reach out to the world, we don’t get to control how it responds.” – Hartmut Rosa “Almost everything that happens is good or a good story.” – Oliver Burkeman “It helpsContinue reading “Four Quotes for the Last Monday in March”
Random Saturday Coffee Shop Thoughts…
Here we are, on a crisp Saturday morning in March and not knowing exactly what to share, I offer a list of random thoughts….Such is the day. From “The Art of Living” by Epictetus – Selected readings: Car shopping has many facets to it that need to be explored. We have the convenience of goingContinue reading “Random Saturday Coffee Shop Thoughts…”
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When I grow up….
When I was around five years old, there was one career goal I had in mind, and that was to be a trashman and ride on the back of a trash truck. I was fascinated with the whole process and back in the day, would follow the truck around the block that was my neighborhood.Continue reading “When I grow up….”
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