Reading Time: 5 minutesSome days do you feel weird because part of your daily routine has changed? It happens quite regularly with me. Yes both, feeling weird and not having a typical day! Time that follows after finishing work on an in-depth legal case can feel unusual. How about the time after you’ve completed a project or a… Continue reading Dam! Need Help on a Case? I’ll Search Until I Find It!
Category: Expert Witness
Randy and His Perpetual Flip Off! Need an Expert on Your Case Involving Work & Disability?
Reading Time: 4 minutesEdited from an original post~~~>! The evening before my dad’s funeral in May 2016, my husband Randy walked our dog Bella (who gracefully crossed her rainbow bridge 9/1/21) while holding his cell phone in one hand to talk to my mother about his part in the service, the other hand held the leash. Bella’s a… Continue reading Randy and His Perpetual Flip Off! Need an Expert on Your Case Involving Work & Disability?
Rights of the Expert Witness ~ I’ll Take a Veggie Slice, Please
Reading Time: 3 minutesRights of the Expert Witness I continually assess and evaluate (there I go again!) my rights, values, professionalism, and of course ethics (which I really enjoy!?!) and am hopeful to write more on these topics and my career in the field of forensic rehabilitation consulting. As far as rights, I found this great listing online (website… Continue reading Rights of the Expert Witness ~ I’ll Take a Veggie Slice, Please
Like Mother, Like Daughter, One Tough Cookie! Want One in the Courtroom?
Reading Time: 6 minutesToday, May 28th is my daughter’s goldenth birthday! I admire her character and am proud of her roles and goals in every way! She’s a hard worker, is into gardening, is a proud pet owner, and recently bought a house! My daughter is physically and emotionally strong, independent, and One Tough Cookie! Off the top… Continue reading Like Mother, Like Daughter, One Tough Cookie! Want One in the Courtroom?
“Somebody Call for An Expert?” I’ll Answer That Call!
Reading Time: 3 minutesI’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!
Samantha Josephine, Soo Soft and She Smelled Sooo Good!
Reading Time: 3 minutesOh SamiJo, how I miss you. I’ve cried a lot and believe writing this blog and posting pictures of you are healthy for me to grieve, even one year later. Samantha Josephine Botkin ~ January 10, 2002 to January 10, 2018. I have many memories of Sam. She’s the only store bought cat I’ve ever owned!… Continue reading Samantha Josephine, Soo Soft and She Smelled Sooo Good!
Emotional Intelligence and Expert Testimony…Stay in the Ship!
Reading Time: 3 minutesI want to touch a bit more on emotional intelligence from a previous blog on the subject of EQ. Basically, emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive emotions in yourself and sense the emotional needs in others. I study this interpersonal skill and certainly am not an emotional master, but I constantly challenge myself to… Continue reading Emotional Intelligence and Expert Testimony…Stay in the Ship!
Emotions and Changing Your Mind…Don’t Lose Your Keys & Don’t Delay Contacting Me For Help on Your Litigated Case!
Reading Time: 4 minutesI’ve mentioned in past blogs that I’d write more about my brother. We referred to him as: (and his name has to be said really fast) Steven John Patrick Henry Murphy Fred George John Prochnow. Yep! And this is all I’m writing about my brother at this time because I chose to change my mind… Continue reading Emotions and Changing Your Mind…Don’t Lose Your Keys & Don’t Delay Contacting Me For Help on Your Litigated Case!
Intimidators: Tailgaters, Drunken Jerks or Glaring Attorneys? Need an Expert? I’m Here to Help!
Reading Time: 3 minutesRemember 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 minutesThis 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!