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Stop Reminding MeMe: Did you hear

Posted on June 24, 2009
Stop Reminding MeMe: Did you hear that Ed McMahon died?T: Who?Me: Ed McMahon.T: Who's Ed McMahon?

Preserving What Sanity RemainsT

Posted on March 23, 2009
Preserving What Sanity RemainsT and I are in the midst of a much-needed vacation, visiting my sister and her boyfriend in Arizona. There is never a "good time" at work to spend time away from the office, but this trip, planned in late January/early February, came at just the right time...

Text from TYesterday morning, with

Posted on March 18, 2009
Text from TYesterday morning, with no preamble, I received the following text message from my lovely daughter:"Hey, do you think we can spare $3 a week to help rescue Ugandan children that were abducted and turned into child soldiers?"No pressure. Despite that I don't think the subject of abducted Ugandan children is funny, I had to laugh...

9 to 5Why is it a bad idea to be

Posted on February 09, 2009
9 to 5Why is it a bad idea to be working from home after 10pm?* Because opposing counsel might choose that time to send you an email. And that email might contain correspondence with more lame excuses regarding opposing counsel's insufficient discovery responses...

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Mixed BlessingIt is 54 degrees

Posted on February 09, 2009
Mixed BlessingIt is 54 degrees and sunny outside. In Indianapolis. In early February. It's a minor miracle, and while I'm immensely thankful for the reprieve from single-digit temperatures, the "cold" hard realities of my life in Spring and Summer, of being stuck inside in front of a computer when it's 80 degrees and gorgeous outside, have come flooding back to me this afternoon...

Where Does the Time Go?I don't

Posted on December 31, 2008
Where Does the Time Go?I don't know where the time goes...and I clearly found none of it in December for blogging. That said, I've stumbled across a rare, precious thing: an extra second. I'm sharing this information with you in the hopes that you will use this gift of time wisely...

It's Only Just BegunT: Why is

Posted on November 30, 2008
It's Only Just BegunT: Why is it so cold in here?K: Because I'm keeping the heat low because I don't have any money. Any other questions?T: (looking at thermostat, groans)K: What's it on?T: 63.K: Excellent.T: I take it it's going to stay that way.

Brought To You By the Letter "A"One

Posted on November 22, 2008
Brought To You By the Letter "A"One day early this week I made a quick stop at the gas station downtown on my way into work. I was in serious "prep" mode for an oral argument and had to grab a few necessities: peanut butter crackers, sunkist (for caffeine), gum, and notecards...

Steer ClearSome people dance to

Posted on November 20, 2008
Steer ClearSome people dance to the beat of their own drum. While driving home about 2 hours ago, I moved from the right lane on the interstate into the middle lane to pass a minivan. As I passed the vehicle, I glanced to my right and was shocked to see that the bearded driver, who was moving along at no less than 55 mph, had his window rolled down and his head outside the window, just like a dog...

2 Steps Forward, 1 Step BackLost

Posted on November 06, 2008
2 Steps Forward, 1 Step BackLost in the historic presidential election news for some were other issues on which voters across the country had their say Tuesday. Voters in California, Arizona, and Florida approved bans on same-sex marriage. Although in general I respect the right of states to govern themselves, I'm disappointed citizens in those states made such an archaic and discriminatory choice...

INDIANA

Posted on November 05, 2008
INDIANA

Election DayVoting early was on

Posted on November 04, 2008
Election DayVoting early was on my list of things to do, but given the length and variety of that list, I never managed to complete that particular task. When I learned yesterday that early voting continued through noon, I walked around to the other side of our "high-rise" office building to take a peek down at the City-County Building...

Another Worthy CauseThose of you

Posted on October 21, 2008
Another Worthy CauseThose of you I know personally have already had to put up with my unsolicited email on this topic, so apologies for the duplication. But a few random strangers happen by here on occasion, and in the event this might move one of them to donate, I'm posting it here...

In MemoryTomorrow I'll be making

Posted on October 18, 2008
In MemoryTomorrow I'll be making up for my lack of work today by working in both the morning and the afternoon. But I will take a break in the middle of the day to participate in the Alzheimer's Association's Memory Walk. I donate and walk in memory of my Grandma, the beautiful woman pictured below with her brothers many years ago...

Woulda Coulda ShouldaI probably

Posted on September 28, 2008
Woulda Coulda ShouldaI probably should have worn waterproof mascara today. Can you say ragweed? This is day 2 of being back on Claritin, but I'm not sure it's helping much. And the Benadryl I'm about to pop likely won't be conducive to getting work done today...

ContemplationI worked as a labor

Posted on September 24, 2008
ContemplationI worked as a labor and delivery nurse for about three years before I began contemplating a career change, and it turned out to be a rather drastic change. As a law student, I used to joke that I hoped my new career would hold my interest for a little longer before I began looking for a new challenge or direction...

Mini-Movie Reviews from the GilmoresI

Posted on September 23, 2008
Mini-Movie Reviews from the GilmoresI recently attended the annual dinner/auction fundraising event put on by our local bar foundation, on whose board I sit. I set a budget for myself before going, but once I got a look at all the items up for auction, I promptly bid way beyond my self- and reality- imposed budget...

Turning Up the HeatIt was hard

Posted on September 18, 2008
Turning Up the HeatIt was hard not to notice the recent efforts of Citizens Gas at getting out the word about anticipated high gas prices this winter. As T and I drove around tackling errands Saturday, we saw no less than 4 different billboards warning of the expected increase in natural gas prices...

Um, Is Your Mom an Attorney?Early

Posted on September 17, 2008
Um, Is Your Mom an Attorney?Early Sunday, T sent the survey below to several people, including me, as part of an assignment for her Sociology class. I was immediately stumped by the first question, because I have a bad memory for things like "strangest," "ugliest," "funniest," "most" fill-in-the-blank...

Strike a PoseI was walking down

Posted on September 16, 2008
Strike a PoseI was walking down a hallway at work today, and when I saw the outline of my reflection in a piece of art on the wall, I thought to myself: this outfit makes a nice silhouette.Someone has been watching too much Project Runway.

Congressman Lynn WestmorelandI

Posted on September 08, 2008
Congressman Lynn WestmorelandI give you Congressman Lynn Westmoreland of Georgia.His job? To review his campaign literature and not forget what he put in it, to make sure he's doing what he promised he would do in Congress. Apparently he didn't promise much...

This is Not Your Parents' Back

Posted on September 05, 2008
This is Not Your Parents' Back to School NightI attended my last "back to school night" yesterday for this, T's final year of high school. I'd worked a full day, beginning before 7am, including putting out a "fire" that erupted around 2pm, which I just managed to get under control by 6pm...

Drive-by Blog PostThis (long) weekend

Posted on September 01, 2008
Drive-by Blog PostThis (long) weekend included:Cookout hosted by my parents and attended by my Grandpa and two of my uncles, one visiting from California. T's first cheeseburger after ditching the vegetarian scene. Roadtrip to Chicago with T and my sister visiting from Arizona to see my sister J, and her bf J2, who recently moved there together...

Snippet from WorkAt about 6pm this

Posted on August 19, 2008
Snippet from WorkAt about 6pm this evening, I was standing talking to a colleague who is of counsel and who I am assisting with a dispositive motion in district court. He has many times pushed back my "deadline" for completing my portion of the brief, mostly due to my full dance card...

Don't Walk Away Seems most of the

Posted on August 16, 2008
Don't Walk Away Seems most of the pictures I've captured of T recently are of the back of her, walking away from me. That was the case with the photo I took once she passed through airport security, on her way to her gate, when her summer journey began in June...

Happy Anniversary!!!Happy 35th

Posted on August 10, 2008
Happy Anniversary!!!Happy 35th Anniversary to my wonderful parents. My sisters, daughter, and nieces are blessed indeed to have such a wonderful family. I hope you two have a wonderful day - you certainly deserve it!

The Best Laid PlansI have a ridiculous

Posted on August 09, 2008
The Best Laid PlansI have a ridiculous amount of work to do this weekend. This includes "work work," with deadlines, and also packing up my office, because our entire firm is moving to a new building. Despite this, and how behind the ball I am on the whole packing thing, and how incredibly stressed I am about all the things I need to accomplish in the next two or three weeks, I carefully planned my day to allow for 2 hours in the sun...

Bernie Mac Dies at 50

Posted on August 09, 2008
Bernie Mac Dies at 50

There is no snooze button on a

Posted on August 09, 2008
There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast. Ain't that the truth.

Momentary DepartureI generally

Posted on August 09, 2008
Momentary DepartureI generally don't blog about my love life. (Ha! Difficult to blog about something that doesn't exist.) I plan for the most part to stick to that self-imposed rule, but allow me this brief reference to my personal troubles. I preface this by saying that I'm not a man-basher...

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