Torts, Criminal Law, Contract Law, and Legal Writing will be my focus this year. It looks like I’ll be spending about fifteen hours a week on my studies for now. This is very interesting. I have been focusing on the objective analysis required as opposed to the subjective problem analysis I generally gravitate from.
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The objective analysis versus the subjective analysis? The objective, reasonable interpretation by someone in the position of the parties involved and present as witness would assume. I seem to gravitate towards the subjective rather than the objective nature of the analysis. This has been my first real challenge during law school. It has occured to… Read More
Rum Raisin Bread Pudding
1 loaf Challah raisin bread 1/2 quart whole milk 1/2 quart heavy cream 3 eggs 2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons vanilla extract 3 tablespoons melted butter Rum Sauce 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 egg 3 ounces brown rum Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Dice bread into one inch cubes. Put bread… Read More
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Week one of law school is complete, two hundred and fourteen to go! I intend on keeping this journal recording thoughts, successes, and challenges even. At this juncture, it seems to me that time management is the key to success in law school. Time will tell 🙂
Hesitation?
Those who seek to achieve things should show no mercy. – Kautilya, Indian philosopher, third century B.C.
Crepes Mi-cha-el
2 organic brown large eggs 3/4 cup cream 1/2 cup water 1 cup organic whole wheat pastry flour 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons of your favorite liqueur such as Chambord Combine all of the ingredients and mix. Place the crepe batter in the refrigerator for 1 hour. This allows the… Read More
Mmmm Mediterranean Chicken
Ingredients 1 (3-3 1/2 pound) chicken thighs with skin and bones 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium Vadalia onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves Pinch of saffron 1 1/2 cups chicken stock… Read More
Playing with Fire
In 1980, I was thirteen years of age. My family lived on five acres in rural Kentucky. On of my favorite pastimes was roaming the partially wooded property sometimes alone, sometimes with friends and family. On a beautiful summer day my friend was spending the afternoon. We decided to hike through the woods. With my… Read More
Michael’s Cherry Bread Pudding
Ingredients Cherry Rum Sauce: * 1 cup brown sugar * 12 OZ tart pitted cherries drained or fresh. * 1 cup Kentucky bourbon whiskey or rum Bread Pudding: * 12 OZ loaf of French bread, cut into 1-inch squares. * 12 OZ evaporated milk. * 3 eggs, lightly beaten * 1/4 cup cream. * 1… Read More
Patience
I don’t concern myself with “little fish”. I watch them grow up into “big fish” before they are caught and fried for lunch.
Actions speak louder
Any momentary triumph you think you have gained through argument is really a Pyrrhic victory: The resentment and ill will you stir up is stronger and lasts longer than any momentary change of opinion. It is much more powerful to get others to agree with you through your actions, without saying a word. Demonstrate, do… Read More
Top Dog.
Life is like a dog sled team. If you ain’t the lead dog, the scenery never changes. – Lewis Grizzard.
Brilliant Apple Pancakes
4 cups organic whole wheat flour 1 cup pure cane sugar 2 organic eggs 4 cups organic cultured buttermilk 2 organic Granny Smith apples shredded 2 teaspoons baking soda 4 teaspoons baking powder Mix all ingredients well into a smooth thick batter. Heat up a heavy griddle and spread organic salted butter all over to… Read More
Butternut Soup
1 butternut squash, peeled Nutmeg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Salt and pepper 1 onion, chopped 6 cups chicken stock Cut squash into 1-inch chunks. In large pot melt butter. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add squash and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is tender. Remove squash chunks… Read More
Faithful
“I could never think well of a man’s intellectual or moral character, if he was habitually unfaithful to his appointments.” – Nathaniel Emmons
Curiosity skilled the cat.
“It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education.” – Albert Einstein
Recycling
“The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.” – Albert Einstein
Walk softly and carry a big stick.
My mother drew a distinction between achievement and success. She said that ‘achievement is the knowledge that you have studied and worked hard and done the best that is in you. Success is being praised by others, and that’s nice, too, but not as important or satisfying. Always aim for achievement and forget about success.’… Read More
A little better person tomorrow than I was today.
“Every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life are based on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving.” – Albert Einstein
Lawrence Kohlberg’s six stages of moral development.
Stage One: Obedience and punishment stage. The sole criterion of right for the person at this stage of moral development is obedience to the will of those in authority or more precisely, those with the power to punish. The primary motivator is doing what is right to avoid punishment. It seems that we essentially started… Read More
But I Don’t Like Green Beans.
1 pound fresh cut green beans 3 tablespoons fresh organic butter ½ cup sliced almonds Optional: ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese Sauté green beans, butter, and almonds together until tender. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
Hot Dog!
It was 1975 when I turned eight years old. My family moved from New York to Minnesota. My Mother, Father, two sisters, and our Saint Bernard travelled across country on yet another new adventure. This was to become my fifth home for no other reason than my Father was a restless soul I suppose. It… Read More
Scenic Overlook
In 1978, as a young man of eleven years of age, my whole family decided to relocate to some as yet undecided location. It was a sweltering June I recall. Like Nomads we traversed the countryside looking for that perfect spot on the map. All aboard the mega-van, my Mother, Father, three sisters, and several… Read More
Tastes like Chicken and Dates.
2 cups of organic brown Basmati rice steamed in advance. 2 pounds of fresh organic chicken cut into bite sized pieces. 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil. 2 tablespoons minced garlic. 1 large onion diced. 1 can organic garbanzo beans drained. 1 cup chopped organic dates. 1 tablespoon curry powder. 1 tablespoon parsley. Kosher salt… Read More