I’ve been pulled in so many directions this week that it seems like I’ve not had proper time to study. While I am still on schedule, it just feels like I am not. The big lesson for the week is in test taking. Sometimes the best answer may be “none of the above”. I wrestle… Read More
Juris Doctor 6 of 215
I purchased the Naturally Speaking voice to text recognition software a couple of weeks back and I must say it has been a real time saver for me. I would spend about three hours transcribing notes and highlights from the text books into my course notes each week. I probably spend thirty to fourty-five minutes… Read More
Juris Doctor 5 of 215
I’ve managed to keep just a couple of days ahead of my coursework which is great as far as I am concerned. I have been spending a bit of excess time transcribing my highlighted notes in the plethora of books. I purchased a copy of Dragon’s Naturally Speaking software to experiment with speech to text… Read More
ISSA September 2008
I was honored to be interviewed by Jeff Combs of Alta Associates for an article in the September 2008 ISSA Journal. We discussed the blurring lines between information security, law, and compliance at it relates to technology.
Turkey Chili with Cocoa
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 pounds lean ground organic turkey 1/4 cup chili powder 3 bay leaves 2 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 3 cups beef… Read More
Root of all Evil?
“If the root of all evil is money, then Hell would be inside the database.” – Michael D. Peters
CIO Finance Summit 2008
A spent nearly a week in Scottsdale Arizona attending the CIO Finance Summit. I received an invitation to be a guest panelist for financial services information security. I met many of my peers around the industry and made some good connections with folks that I am sure will provide mutually beneficial situations down the road.… Read More
Juris Doctor 4 of 215
It is amusing to me that the immersion causes me to view even the most innocent situations differently. In good humor, a subordinate coworker received a scratch from another unprovoked, but certainly without malicious intent. In jest, I point out that my subordinate had a tort case for intentional battery. I’m enjoying law school. Something… Read More
Juris Doctor 3 of 215
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.
Juris Doctor 2 of 215
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
Juris Doctor 1 of 215
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