I have fallen quite behind on my blogging lately. I have also fallen behind on my blog reading. The world of haunted and dark blogs I usually keep up with has been lost in the fog of chaos that is my life. This is not surprising since I can hardly keep up with the laundry and making sure I have all my clothes...
I admit it: I can act like a child sometimes (Maxine can attest to this). Ultimately, though, I put on my big girl panties, take a deep breath, and approach the problem like a rational (grown up) person.SO WHY CAN'T EVERYONE ELSE DO THE SAME DAMN THING????Lawyers (and law students) are particularly guilty of behaving childishly. You see them bickering within briefs, participating in pissing contests...
A few weeks ago I found out that, after coming third in Nottingham Writers' Club autumn short story competition, I actually won the winter one. The brief was to write a crime story with the theme of 'Identity'. Judging the competition was author Stephen Booth who has written a series of crime novels.I have to admit that, when I submitted my entry, I wasn't sure if it would appeal to an established...
The Fort Morgan area has become a vacation spot. Its beaches sit overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and tourists come from all over to watch the Dolphins and dip their toes in the sand. The sands of Fort Morgan carry an older, forgotten history, however. Most tourists will never know that the sands they...
Since this is one of the biggest trials in recent years, I'm going to be watching the proceedings and outcome with the eyes of a hawk, particularly because this case may result in a death penalty and has already opened with enough drama to comprise an entire Lifetime movie. I admit it: I already think this woman is as guilty...
Something I was unaware of before I went to law school were "terms of art" (which, ironically, is a term of art, just so you know) related to the practice of law. Phrases people throw around on television and in everyday life are actually critical words in certain opinions, briefs, and issues. What others also don't realize is that the law assigns a certain meaning to words, regardless of what you...
A few weeks ago, when my first novel, Death's Dream Kingdom, came out, I said I would give away a free kindle to the person who helped me spread the word about the book's release. I have to say that one person really went above and beyond to earn the kindle. Mishy of Haunted Antique Store (http://www.hauntedantiqueshop.blogspot.com/)...
Lawyers are inherently miserable creatures. They bitch and moan about their jobs, their student loans, their clients, and anything else related to work that comes up. A statistic floating around is that lawyers have one of the highest suicide rates among professions, although I was unable to substantiate this rumor. However, I was able to find statistics that show lawyers are 3.6 more likely to be...
Blog Creeper is an avid bucket-lister....she's already crossed off most of her bucket list items, which means she will have to either create an entirely NEW bucket list for the future, or kill herself due to having nothing new to look forward to. :P Maybe one of her bucket list items can be helping me figure out my bucket list, since I've never made one and have no idea where to start. You see, I'm...
I went out this weekend with Leonidas, AC (our fabulously amazing gay friend--Danny actually coined this nickname for him, btw), and a couple of Leonidas' guy friends. Since we all know how I feel about going out (aka: I am an old woman and should be in bed by 10:30), suffice to say I needed a few shots to get started (I don't drink beer--I am adverse to potbellies on women).While we were out, I met...
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For those of you who haven't heard the news, Christian radio broadcaster and president of Family Radio Harold Camping has used complex biblical numerology to determine that the rapture is tomorrow. I am a little off topic here, but I figure since, according to Camping, most of us will be ghosts in...
Dear Counsel, Good day to you and thank you for your response to my inquiry. The previous email I sent you contacting your firm was regards to a post dissolution case with my ex husband Newberg Hamasaki who resides in your jurisdiction. Currently am living in South Korea for a field assignment (working on my thesis). I tried calling a couple of times but couldn’t get you as I have poor connection...
Something I've learned through my (limited) experience with the study of law is that, ultimately, you're going in a big circle. Generally, my first assessments are typically right, although it's not for the right reasons. While this is okay in undergrad, it doesn't carry over really well on law school exams, because you are...
Alabama Hospital for the Insane was designed to be a refuge for the mentally ill. Its architecture was designed based on the ideas of Dorothea Dix and Thomas Story Kirkbride. It was meant o be moral architecture that would contribute tot he healing process within the hospital The hospital opened in 1861...
I've got a few other blog entries in the works (mostly bemoaning how much lawyers that make me read shit on subjects they've mangled beyond human recognition SUCK), but I figured y'all could do with an update (I would have done it last night, but I went to bed at 10:00 like a geriatric lady). My summer goes something like this:May: BUSY BUSY BUSY--no time to think; no time to relax; no time to play.June:...
I have a few favorite things I like to do when I have the time. Few of these are healthy, since it's my firm belief that if you are exercising and are NOT miserable, you apparently are not doing it correctly. This top five blog will not include spending time with my friends and family, because that's way too obvious (for the record, I love doing this, but this post is not about the obvious things...
100 Stories will be released in paperback on Tuesday 17th May as part of an Amazon Chart Rush.Readers are invited to purchase the book from Amazon on the day with the intent to capitalise on the volume of sales to move the book up the Amazon best seller list.The book retails online for £9.99 and is listed here at Amaz...
Tonight, I had to prepare some paperwork for an important deadline. This paperwork HAS TO BE IN TOMORROW (with a postmark and everything). It's kinda a BFD. Accordingly, I waited until the last damn minute to do it (procrastination at its finest, y'all). So when I finally decided to get down to it, I realized oh shit....I'm...
Friday the 13ths is considered the most unlucky day of the year. Most people aren't entirely sure where this bad luck comes from, but fear of Friday the 13th can affect as many as 1 in 4 people. The fear of Friday the 13th is known as triskaidekaphobia. "It's been estimated that [U.S] $800 or $900...
is WAITING FOR THE GRADES from the law school finals. Let me clarify: I'm pretty sure 1Ls have it the worst the second semester of each school year, because their professors literally wait until the very last day to submit their grades. 2Ls are lucky in that they take classes with 3Ls, which means the professors have to turn in their grades so the 3Ls can graduate. 3Ls don't have it that bad in terms...
I am not sure how many people actually read this blog, but I'd like to pose a question to you (something that was constantly raised during Crim Pro)--Imagine you are in your backyard. You're surrounded by police officers (let's just say 5 or 6). They are asking you a few casual questions, then ask if you would accompany them to the police station.(For this hypo, they don't show you their guns or speak...
Please review the agreement to see how best you can assist me.We agreed that my money will be refunded after two years, and the agreed period is past and he still has not paid me back. He is aware of my intention to seek legal/mediation help. I want you to assist in the collection of these funds and represent me in connection with any matter with the resolution of the Agreement reached, particularly...
Cloudland Canyon is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been camping. It is quiet and filled with the gentle sound of trickling water. It is known for its waterfalls, but the small waterfalls are just as beautiful as the bigger more famous waterfalls. The park is situated on the Southeast corner of ...
I think finals should be celebrated much like Thanksgiving....with praise to the dear baby Lord Jesus, many thanks, and reflection regarding the reasons you should be happy with your life. So, without further contemplation, here are my reflections upon the school semester (on the subject of lessons learned, things I am thankful for, and things I would probably do differently): 1) You are not always...
Normally I write every single day. It's very cathartic and a great way to get rid of things that are bothering me. On the other hand, 14 hours of sleep does roughly the same thing....the only casualties of my hibernation was a missed call to my boyfriend and a half-finished "Earl the Squirrel" story I was making up for my brother. This leads me to my topic of discussion today: I've somehow neglected...
Frances Garrood very kindly sent me a copy of her second (I think) novel called 'The Birds, The Bees and Other Secrets'. It's really a woman's book I suppose but I don't mind admitting I read my wife's Jill Mansells and, of course, I have to research women's mags. It was an enjoyable read and should appeal to anyone who likes...
In the late 19th century and the early 20th century that was a movement known as the spiritualist movement. I have written about the spiritualist movement before and those of you who know the paranormal well are probably very familiar with it. During this time their was an explosion in interest in the supernatural...
A girl with law exams back to back,Was decisively starting to crack.The moment arose--her computer froze,That's what she gets for using a Mac. One of my professors wanted our class to come up with limericks for Wills, Trusts, and Estates cases. Suffice to say, I find it hard enough to read any cases, so I didn't jump on that particular bandwagon. Additionally, limericks are supposed to be entertaining...
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Let me preface this with saying that I have NEVER EVER EVER left a law exam crying. I wouldn't have today either....except for something that I consider so fundamentally unfair and stupid, I couldn't help but be upset and pissed at my own helplessness. Let me also preface this with saying I didn't let anyone see me cry....because that's lame and not conducive to my awesome rep.With that said.....let...
A friend of mine who I've keyed into my super secret identity has decided to spend some of his valuable time procrastinating, and just upgraded my banner at the top of the page. Apparently, his pen is way cooler than mine (and I have to admit his lines are cleaner). To add insult to injury, he used a free program. So, Mr. Z (as I shall call him): thank you.As an aside to break up the whole studying...
I have been trapped in a disaster area since last Wednesday when the first tornado sirens went off. Since that time, I have been stuck in the dark and lost away from computers and modern conveniences. I got my power back last night and that is cause to celebrate and when my computer...
