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Is there anything more awkward...

than standing in an elevator vestibule with a federal judge when you're a woman? Because you want to be respectful and allow him first entry onto the elevator. But he is a gentleman with a "ladies first" mentality. So you do an awkward little dance for a minute, before you hop on just to avoid any more awkwardness.

And speaking of federal judges and elevators, last week I was in an elevator in the federal courthouse, and the woman riding with me commented, "it is just cruel and unusual punishment to have to wear a suit and pantyhouse in this heat."

To which I responded, "yes, that's why I went with the pantsuit."

To which she responded, "well, the last federal court I practiced in was in Oklahoma and women were required to wear skirts."

Wow. I've heard tales of federal judges requiring women to wear skirts, but I had no idea where these mythical judges resided. Note to self: never take a case in Oklahoma.

In other news, thanks to all your recommendations for healing my aching ankles. I haven't run since Saturday morning, and they are still throbbing and swollen. I'm afraid if I run again, I'll screw them up worse--even with new shoes. So today I made an appointment with an orthopedist, but I can't get in until next week. I feel like a whiner, but I can't keep hobbling around like an old lady.

Full post as published by Legally Certifiable on June 24, 2010 (boomark / email).