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By education and experience - Accountant with a specialty in taxation. Formerly a CPA (license has lapsed). Masters degree in law of taxation from University of Denver. Now retired. Part time work during baseball season as receptionist & switchboard operator for the Colorado Rockies. This gig feeds my soul in ways I have trouble articulating. One daughter, and four grandchildren. I share the house with two cats; a big goof of a cat called Grinch (named as a joke for his easy going "whatever" disposition); and Lady, a shelter adoptee with a regal bearing and sweet little soprano voice. I would be very bereft if it ever becomes necessary to keep house without a cat.
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DUI? Who, me?
Actually, I knew it wasn't for me, the Denver police had set up a checkpoint on one of the main routes out of the nightlife section of downtown Denver. I was on my way home from working at Coors Field and found myself in a long line of traffic with no way to avoid the checkpoint.
My only beverage that evening had been iced tea, but still I had a tinge of apprehension as my turn got closer. The bag I take to the stadium with my lunch, an umbrella, a small purse with a dollar or two, and perhaps a book, was in the back seat. I wondered if the officers would want to see my license and registration, and if so, would I need permission to leave the driver's seat and retrieve them?
Not to worry, the officer noticed my stadium badge and logo, asked me what I had been drinking, and smiled when I told him "iced tea." He gave me his business card, and a small flyer with information about the DUI checkpoints, directions to a website about the use of checkpoints, and an opportunity to take a survey. My name would be entered into a pool with an opportunity to win a $50 gas card.
I imagine that those who should not be driving present a different affect to the officers than women in their 70's with clothing clearly indicating they are on the way home from work.
Another new experience!
My only beverage that evening had been iced tea, but still I had a tinge of apprehension as my turn got closer. The bag I take to the stadium with my lunch, an umbrella, a small purse with a dollar or two, and perhaps a book, was in the back seat. I wondered if the officers would want to see my license and registration, and if so, would I need permission to leave the driver's seat and retrieve them?
Not to worry, the officer noticed my stadium badge and logo, asked me what I had been drinking, and smiled when I told him "iced tea." He gave me his business card, and a small flyer with information about the DUI checkpoints, directions to a website about the use of checkpoints, and an opportunity to take a survey. My name would be entered into a pool with an opportunity to win a $50 gas card.
I imagine that those who should not be driving present a different affect to the officers than women in their 70's with clothing clearly indicating they are on the way home from work.
Another new experience!
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