A name is kind of important. For an individual it’s the first thing someone else hears about you, and studies routinely show that people draw conclusions about you pretty darn early. It’s also a word that you will hear hundreds of thousands of times in your life, and that you will write on every test,…
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I get it- the American Flag is a cherished symbol of our country that represents to many the great sacrifices that have been made throughout the centuries to defend our country. But the flag also symbolizes to others the great freedoms we enjoy as citizens of a free country- none more important than the freedom…
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For those who can use a break from massive hurricanes, devastating earthquakes, and threats of complete nuclear annihilation, I take on the considerably lighter issue of the sports dynasty. The term sports “dynasty” presumably derives from the powerful empires that have ruled the world for long stretches of time, often with more than a touch of ruthlessness. Some of the biggies have included the Russian Empire that lasted…
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The advent of another professional and college football season means virtually nonstop games on the tube, lots of gambling and fantasy talk, and zombie-like stares from much of the male population when those who have little regard for the game dare to speak during the 11 minutes of actual action. But this time of year…
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My standard joke on my half birthday, and in fact on the 21st day of every single month, is to point out that “it’s my birthday today.” I then proceed to express my utter disbelief and disappointment that no one has texted me congratulations yet, posted how great I am on Facebook, or sent me tickets to the…
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Are you one of those people who every time you hear about a medical condition or disease, you think you may have it? One of my sisters is like that- you mention poison ivy she starts scratching. Polio– and she suddenly can’t walk (o.k. slight exaggeration). She has been convinced for decades that she…
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We have all heard this statement before many times and it is one of my least favorite expressions (this side of “yummy”). It’s designed to be reassuring but actually produces the opposite effect for me. As a lawyer, I have heard many witnesses in a deposition and at trial utter these words, usually its expanded version…
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I am heading out of town this Labor day weekend to a wedding of one of our best friend’s daughter. For those who cannot bear to be without some words of wisdom from the Lou, I share something short to think about which I did not write but wish I had. I think it’s insightful and is appropriately…
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I am taking some time off from my weekly blogging activities to work on a second novel. I hope to return to blogging, at least periodically, in the future. If you have enjoyed the blog and haven’t yet bought my book Belladonna, please consider doing so (see “My Books” on this site for the link…
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