What a Year. The intensity started early, with the January 8th shooting rampage near Tucson, Arizona in which Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was critically wounded and several others were killed. There was much speculation that the shooting was a product of … Continued
(It is the Monday after Thanksgiving, so turkey sandwiches are not the only things fit to be recycled. I just bumped into this piece I wrote more than 3 years ago. It made me laugh, so I thought you might … Continued
Blind faith is as destructive a force as self-doubt. Both are out of balance and misplaced. Faith is necessary and constructive. We must believe in ourselves, our purposes, our relationships with the divine, in order to be whole. Though this … Continued
It is in the admission of ignorance and the admission of uncertainty that there is a hope… – Richard P. Feynman Humankind is afraid of the unknown. As a result, all manner of myths have been created – and institutionalized … Continued
Every man’s memory is his private literature. - Aldous Huxley What is a memory, really? Oscar Wilde said it was our diary that we carry around with us. Indeed, most of the thoughts written about memory are attached to the past, … Continued
Somehow, getting stuck in our own stories limits our worldview. There is always a bigger picture. Always more whys than we imagine. Always other stories to be told. As lawyers, we are trained to punch holes in others’ stories. Probably … Continued
Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards but they will bluff you if they can. – Orison Swett Marden The ego sets up unnecessary hurdles for us. It tells us if we clear this next hurdle, we’ll feel better. … Continued
We’re having an economic crisis and the politicians are having an election — and there is almost no overlap between the two. – Thomas Friedman Picking a side is a senseless endeavor. And it is what I like least about … Continued
The things we’ve wanted When we get them are never enough Never what they seem but they lead us to the road -Sam Phillips While I was in law school, besides bartending and waiting tables, I worked for a while … Continued
From Wikipedia: A riot is a form of civil disorder characterized often by disorganized groups lashing out in a sudden and intense rash of violence against authority, property or people… Historically, riots have occurred due to poor working or living … Continued