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#WhyIAmASolo - I Will Never Have To Have A Job Interview In Which I Say What Animal I Would Be.

Setting aside the fact that I would never work for someone who asked a question as stupid as: "If you were an animal, what would you be, and why?" Are you kidding me? I may not make as much money as a solo; but, I assure you that I will never ask myself what kind of animal I want to be. Jeez.

 

Living In Paradise - Yes, Please.

On a whim, it is nice that one of the most beautiful beaches in the world is 20 minutes from my office, and we can hop in the RV and spend a couple of nights camping in paradise. Tomorrow morning, some of the best bird photography on the planet is 5 minutes away, and there is no better place on the earth for camping, swimming, and sunning on the beach. When the mood strikes, I can also get some law practice in, while looking at the intracoastal waterway from my RV windows. Paradise? Yes, please.

The Moment I Decided To Stay Home Instead Of Going Out To Eat.

#WhyIAmASolo - I Don't Have To Form, Or Participate In, A Working Group.

Forming Working Group. Execupundit has some thoughts on the way to form an effective working group. I suppose large organizations must separate into small groups to handle a project, or to get things done. Those groups must be chosen with an eye to relationships inside the group in order to be successful. In solo law practice, however, I need no such organization. And, Execupundit is right. Forming a group doesn't guarantee success. In fact, if incompatible people are members, it can retard the pursuit. There is no magic wand. But, if you need one, I want to be the guy holding it.

Being A Member Of The Grammar Police Has Its Risks.

Elon Musk's Granddad Invents The First Self Driving Boat.

You've Got The Galaxy Watch 4, Now's The Time To Accessorize.

I am really enjoying the first few days with the best Smartwatch on the planet, the Galaxy Watch 4. It works like I always wanted wrist computers to work, and I have worn them all. It is fast, smooth, functional, attractive, and has more abilities than any wearable gadget out there. But, for some reason, the makes always ship these things with plastic, or leather or whatever watchbands that require old fashioned buckles, and are uncomfortable. I ordered a metal band; but, it was uncomfortable also. Then, I ordered a ceramic band; but, before it arrived, I realized that two or three watches ago, I also had a watch that required a 20 mm band. A trip to my jeweler, and I am rocking a shiny black ceramic band that matches the watch, and feels great. Yes, the watch is on my right hand. Left handedness is a sign of intelligence.

FutureLawyer: "I Didn't Invent The Internet".

(First posted last year)

I Didn't Invent The Internet, But I Helped Lawyers Understand It.

Diane accidentally gave me the idea for this post this morning when she came out to my man cave that used to be a garage and cast her eye on the graphic sitting on top of a bookcase behind my desk, asking what it was, and why was it crooked. It was ironic that she asked about it, while I was using the Internet and scanning the news of the world and checking social media, and checking email and making connections all over the globe, all while sitting in my garage on a Sunday morning. The graphic, I explained to her, was the graphic used by the Florida Bar at the 1994 Bar Convention, at which I was educating Bar members about this new thing called the World Wide Web, and telling them how it would change their lives. At that time, only a few people believed me. What a difference 25 years makes. I don't ascribe magical powers in possessions, and the only ones I value are computer or gadget related; but, this graphic panel holds a special place in the FutureLawyer's memory. Now, get out there and "Surf The Net!"

 

Reading Bucket List - Books You Must Read Before You Die.

As with any bucket list, a list of books you must read before you die should be carefully assembled. We aren't guaranteed tomorrow. So, make a list, and get to it.

#WhyIAmASolo - I Don't Have To Ask Permission To Access Essential Documents.