Reading Time: 3 minutes I’ve written about my fondness for Eeyore and want you to know I’m a bit attached to Gopher as well, especially when he comes to the rescue! You’ve heard the story when Pooh eats too much honey (honey is often on Pooh’s mind) at Rabbit’s place, gets rotund, and subsequently gets stuck in Rabbit’s front… Continue reading “Somebody Call for An Expert?” I’ll Answer That Call!
Tag: Rehabilitation Counseling
The Truth About Job Accommodations from Dr. McNeil!
Reading Time: 3 minutes This blog is taken directly from Dr. James McNeil’s recent posting to LinkedIn. He graciously agreed to allowing me to share it with you! Dr. McNeil is the Program Director & Assistant Professor of Counseling at Carolina University. He’s also on the CRCC Board of Directors! His profile describes that Dr. McNeil enjoys breaking down… Continue reading The Truth About Job Accommodations from Dr. McNeil!
I’m A Lot Like A Mole…Fortunately to Help You on a Legal Case!
Reading Time: 5 minutes Okay, so I do something I’m not so sure many other people chose to do and it’s clearly an inherited trait. Dad did it too. Okay, it’s…it’s…I’ll just come out and tell you. I use bar soap and I use the soap until it is totally gone. And I mean totally! I don’t waste soap… Continue reading I’m A Lot Like A Mole…Fortunately to Help You on a Legal Case!
Cross Examination is Like Playing Ms. Pac-Man & I Like it!
Reading Time: 4 minutes I know that a good attorney who excels at cross examining an expert witness is thoroughly knowledgeable of their case. Volumes of data and detailed information needs to be absorbed and analyzed before going to court! You my attorney reader, use intuition and instinct to discover weak points in the witness’ presentation, and in a… Continue reading Cross Examination is Like Playing Ms. Pac-Man & I Like it!
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~ Thank Our City Workers!
Reading Time: 3 minutes A few years back, Des Moines Public Schools had planned to use Martin Luther King, Jr day as a snow make up day, but it was overturned by the school board based on good speaking and listening skills of many people. Since then, MLK’s Monday is for all of us to celebrate what he helped… Continue reading Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~ Thank Our City Workers!
Blending Art and Science…to Help Litigated Cases! I Can Help You Help Your Clients!
Reading Time: 5 minutes I’m intrigued about the “difference” between art and science. It’s easy to say art is subjective while science is objective. Fundamentally, art expresses knowledge, while science is the system of acquiring knowledge. Yet in many ways art and science are actually connected and related to each other. Kinda like a couple with waaay cheap sunglasses! … Continue reading Blending Art and Science…to Help Litigated Cases! I Can Help You Help Your Clients!
It Was 41 Years Ago…and I Made It Through. Thank You Teri!
Reading Time: 4 minutes On June 15, 1979 I was in a car accident…and I made it through (duh, I’m writing this!). Just a remember to myself how important rehabilitation following an injury really is. And a shout out to you my attorney readers to realize rehabilitation is so important for so many people for so many reasons. Thank… Continue reading It Was 41 Years Ago…and I Made It Through. Thank You Teri!
Randy and Abe’s Work Ethic…Pretty Impressive! Plus a Kiss!
Reading Time: 4 minutes Randy has taught the wonderfully well-behaved youth in our community (hee hee) since 1992 as an instructor for the Des Moines Public School District. He teaches at Scavo High School (which as of this writing on 2/17/2020 will soon be dismantled) and Randy will be moving on to a new program(for sure) at a new… Continue reading Randy and Abe’s Work Ethic…Pretty Impressive! Plus a Kiss!
Intimidators: Tailgaters, Drunken Jerks or Glaring Attorneys? Need an Expert? I’m Here to Help!
Reading Time: 3 minutes Remember the last time someone tried to intimidate you? How about when a person (for example, that careless tailgater or the drunk in the same beer line as you) may think they can make another person do something or react in some way? Exceed the posted speed limit ~ NOPE! Pay attention to public intoxication… Continue reading Intimidators: Tailgaters, Drunken Jerks or Glaring Attorneys? Need an Expert? I’m Here to Help!
Seen The Reasonable or The Unreasonable Person Lately? I Look Every Day!
Reading Time: 5 minutes This is a summary of my written responses to a discussion question while studying forensics through George Washington University a few years ago. It includes edits and additions of course, because that’s what a writer does! Question: What does the term “reasonable man” as a legal expression used in both criminal and tort law mean… Continue reading Seen The Reasonable or The Unreasonable Person Lately? I Look Every Day!