across the divide

    I decided last night that I’d challenge the laws governing the space-time continuum and actually talk, in person, to some other bloggers from Atlanta.  I know, you’re thinking the results could very well mirror Jennifer McFly’s meeting her 30-years-ago self, which resulted in syncope, but could very well have resulted in mass catastrophe.  I [...]

a few of my favorite mistakes

I’ve written before about trying a case with my zipper unzipped, but today I’d like to disclose some of my favorite verbal blunders during cross examinations the last 4 years, just in case I ever start getting cocky about never losing at trial. 1)  Plaintiff is on the stand, and I’m wanting to impeach her [...]

pat lost 65 cents on fruit snacks. mac lost $500 at the dog track.

As I referenced in yesterday’s post, my office was a bit stressed today with the sudden vacating by an associate attorney.  Even the vending machine could do no right, as it apparently took Pat’s $.65.  When I walked by and saw her note for the guy who restocks it, I thought I’d try to lighten [...]

an endorsement: public urination to show discontent

Since Congress apparently only listens to us for one big vote and then swaps pork favors for votes a few days later to give the American public its middle finger, I’m advocating a return to the era of civil disobedience.  If our coin is going to be commandeered every couple weeks and then pissed away [...]

who wants to rent from an infidel?

Last night, I had an appointment to show my rental property to a 20-something medical student named Suleman.  We’d spoken on the phone, and I guess I thought he was Indian perhaps.  When he got out of the car, however, he looked like the grown version of the male rapist from The Kite Runner (which [...]

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