Today, a client was deposed in a sexual harassment case. The defense attorney is named Ray. Ray is a good bit older than I am. Here are some excerpts from the exchanges: Ray: Look – I am neutral here. My job is only to find out the facts about what you say happened – good, [...]
Until today, I thought “Legally Blonde” was a comedy, not a film designed for inspiration. But a new client came into my office with the above hand-made photo album to be used as evidence in her trial. “BOA” is an acronym she used to identify her employer. “OMG” is an acronym she used to identify [...]
So I get a “friend” request from some woman named Brooke Beamer on Facebook. I click “ignore.” A week later (this evening), she requests my friendship again, but she adds this note: I’m not sure if this is the Mack I’m looking for. I’m looking for a friend from Camp Winnataska who has a sister [...]
On the way home from church today, this came from the back seat: Maddie: Daddy, I want pancakes. Me: Okay, we’ll have pancakes. Maddie: And, then, let’s go to outer space for lunch! Me: That sounds wonderful. Do you have a helmet? Maddie: I do. And, a space suit. Me: What’s your space suit for? [...]
