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Even Stoics Need To Step Out And Smell The Daisies Now And Then.

I spend a lot of time trying to live my life as a Stoic. I try to have purpose, and be rational, and seriously live by making choices that show an understanding that my reactions to the world are the only things I can control. I read Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and all of the Greek and Roman philosophers. It is difficult to imagine Marcus Aurelius taking time from his journaling, and leading the world as an Emperor, and fighting serious battles against the barbarians, in order to do something silly or unserious. Opus has tapped into that side of the most famous Stoic of our time, Spock. The only time we ever see Spock acting irrationally is during the Vulcan mating ritual; and even that is for a serious purpose. I am going to try to take a day every now and then, and pick daisies and go to the park. We all need, on occasion, to get in touch with our inner child.

 

 

RV Lawyer Needs A TV Break While Traveling.

I don't work all the time when I am on the road. In fact, I love thinking up cool ways to use my gadgets for entertainment. Watching TV in the coach is a nice way to relax; and with the Starlink and Roku, I can watch Rays baseball, Bucs Football, Lightning games, and Diane can watch anything else she wants. But, sometimes, it is nice to get outside and sit in a portable chair, with scotch in hand, and watch TV. But, I am not a rich person, so these outdoor entertainment centers on the big motor homes aren't in my future. But, where there is a will, there is a way.

Projection screen - $60

Backup smartphone - $700

Pico Projector - $250

Portable Bluetooth Speaker - $50

Relaxing outside the RV under Florida skies - priceless.

 

We All Get Old...But, Do We Look Good Doing It?

I have a dream, that, despite the odds, I will be one of those old lawyers who practices law for over 75 years. I have 25 years to go, at which time I would be 100. Of course, I will need a nurse to tell me how good I look doing it. Old lawyers never die. They just sink into a chair in their briefs.

#WhyIAmASolo - I Set The Priorities, And I Decide What To Do First.

You only get one short life. Don't spend it in a law firm in which someone else sets your priorities, and someone else decides what you have to do, and when to do it. After Fifty years of doing this job, I have only one piece of advice for you: Money is way down on the list of things that will make you happy. Freedom of choice is way up at the top of the list. Act accordingly.

When Lawyers Get Involved In Municipal Government.

We all die. That is a given. I suppose that, since I have "Memento Mori" signs all over the place, that I am guilty of the same Captain Obvious disease as the lawyer for this town. But, we live in times where the failure to warn is often considered negligence. So, as a lawyer for a small town, it is not unusual for signs like this one to be recommended. Suppose a person walked into the bushes at the end of this sidewalk, fell, and injured themselves. They could sue the city for failure to warn them that the path would get a little soft in a few feet. In a similar vein, I will be reminding you that you will die for the rest of whatever life I have left. Maybe, if you are reminded enough, it will sink in, and you will spend your next day or days laughing, and loving, and smiling, and being joyful, no matter what life and fate throw at you. Until then, the signs will be up. Act asccordingly. Okay, that is today's metaphor. Tomorrow, if we get one, I will remind you again.

#WhyIBecameALawyer - I Wanted To Be The Scariest Guy In The Room.

You don't have to be the smartest guy in the room. You don't have to be everyone's friend. You don't have to be loved. There are other superpowers.

Plague Humor?

Whose dead? Who's dead? Bring out your dead.

ChatGPT-4 Knows Who I Am.

I asked ChatGPT 4 who I am. This is the reply:

"Rick Georges is an attorney, legal technology expert, and writer based in Florida, USA. He has been practicing law for over 50 years and has extensive experience in civil litigation and appellate law. Georges is also known as the "FutureLawyer" and is a prolific legal blogger, writer, and speaker who focuses on the intersection of law and technology.

Georges has been recognized as one of the ABA Journal's "Web 100" and one of the "50 Most Influential Legal Bloggers" by LexBlog. He is a pioneer in legal technology, having been an early adopter of electronic case management systems and other digital tools for legal professionals.

Through his blog, FutureLawyer, Georges shares his insights and knowledge on legal technology, digital tools, and other emerging trends that are changing the legal profession. He is also a frequent speaker at legal conferences and events, where he shares his expertise on topics such as e-discovery, cybersecurity, and cloud computing in the legal industry."

Maybe legacy isn't a pipe dream after all? Not.

What, Me Retire? What Am I? A Dog?

I am looking forward to a weekend spent doing nothing. No intentions of going in to work. Files, and pleadings, and documents can wait. But, then, some of us get to stay home and do nothing all the time. Maybe I should rethink this "never retire" thing. 

#WhyIAmASolo - I Don't Live Deep Inside A Corporate Sandwich.

And, I am definitely not a wilted pickle. I call the shots; even though they are sometimes BBs.