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#WhyIAmASolo - I Don't Have To Explain Myself At Meetings.

As a lawyer getting back involved in Bar stuff, I am attending some meetings of Committees, and I am learning again about how to have effective interaction; albeit, through a video camera on Zoom. My suggestion to Bar members who host committee meetings: make sure everyone knows the purpose of the meeting, have an agenda and stick to it, and keep it short and sweet. So far, my Committee chairpersons are doing that. If not, this solo lawyer will be turning off the camera and bugging out. Now, go back to your meeting, and let everyone know why they are there.

It's Monday Morning. Time To Get Real.

Monday mornings are a pain. At least, they are for those of us who work for a living. There is no better way to start a week than to jump in. So, in that spirit, let's begin with a reality check. Your fantasy weekend is over. Time to face reality. And, what better way to do it than to cast off your preconceptions. 

 

Yes, This Is My Real Hair.

I am astounded that anyone would think my hair wasn't totally natural. So, I offer this as Exhibit A. My witness, Pinot, is unimpeachable. 

 

Wyze WiFi Cameras - Cheap Surveillance For Home, Office And RV.

Wyze Indoor Outdoor Security Cameras. Installation of a Waggle Temperature monitor in the RV this morning, in order to keep tabs on the environment when the dogs were in it, caused me to think about the inexpensive Wyze cameras that I had installed in the house and office. The little gems can be purchased for around $35, and have night vision, rotate 180 degrees, show full color images in daytime, and plug into any nearby electrical outlet. So, why not put one in the RV, for complete monitoring and security? Now, if a burglar enters the RV, I will know about it, and the micro SD will film them and store the video in the cloud. Even if they enter the RV, walk right to it, it is disguised, and they will be on candid camera. Here is a test photo of the live feed from this morning. So, Diane's yappy little dogs are now safe. Oh happy day.

Fun Things To Do In An RV On Sunday Afternoon.

Owning an RV is like having small children. There is always something to do. Today's project was to get rid of the ugly drapes that older RVs had, and which required an Olympic athlete to pull around the front of the windshield, and which were unsightly in the least. After searching many websites, all of which advocated pull down shades that required professional installation, and cost several hundred dollars, I had given up, when I had an insight. I got an ad online for sun shades like the ones for cars. You know the kind. You twist them and they pop into a large circular or rectangular shape. Best part? Cheap. I mean, less than $20 cheap. Then the side windows required something, and Diane found pull down paper shades for $10 each at KMart. Total cost...around $35, and 5 minutes to install. Here is a photo of the finished product. It isn't perfect, but it is far more attractive than the ugly drapes, and was really cheap and fast. 

Being A Nerdy Nerd Isn't For The Faint Of Heart.

This is how I feel every time Diane needs help with her computer. 

 

Say Goodbye, Mickey.

Disney World Crowds and Long Lines. Let's see. Disney goes woke, and cancels characters because of their politics. Disney cancel Annual Passes for loyal Florida residents who spent thousands over years. July and August lines in 100 degree heat get even longer. You now have to have a reservation to get into Disney World. Remember the Magic Bands that allowed you to get a FastPass for up to three rides a day? Gone. Oh, and free speech went to Disney World to die. I have a final message for the woke suits at Disney. Goodbye.

Spend Some Time In Nature - Your Mental Health Is At Stake.

How Much Time Should I Spend Outside?  Spending a long weekend in the RV is one way that we get our time in nature. Today, we will be visiting the Mineral Springs Park here in NorthPort, and later swim in the Gulf of Mexico. This article in Men's Health Magazine outlines the benefits of getting outside for at least 20 minutes a few times a week. Cognition, memory, and feelings of well being all are improved. The Park has more minerals than any spring fed sink hole in the world, and has long been known for its healing properties. It has been claimed to be the original Fountain of Youth sought by Ponce De Leon, and he was killed on a search for it while anchored off of Charlotte Harbor. Maybe it will take a few years off of this old man. But, I will settle for spending some time in nature in Old Florida.

Main Street Electrical Parade - Magic And Innocence And Everything Nice.

Before the Pandemic, before Disney became woke, before Disney was all about money, when DisneyWorld was new and there was only one park in Orlando, the Magic Kingdom, there was a magical night parade down Main Street that captivated everyone who experienced it. When it was ended in 2016, an enterprising photographer filmed the whole thing. I confess that watching this brought back so many memories that there was a tear in my eye. For a few minutes, all the troubles of the world melted away, and we forgot our tired bodies that had braved the Florida sun all day. The music had been chosen almost by accident, and the engineering skill was legendary. This is the perfect way to start a new week. Enjoy. 

#WhyIAmASolo - Nobody Can Call Me A "Boomerang Worker".

Boomerang Worker Boom. Here's a new workplace term for you: "Boomerang Worker". The term describes a worker who, after COVID-19, realizes that she can continue to be a remote worker even after the pandemic ends, and decides to return home to pursue a career online. Thus, boomeranging back to her home, in whatever location that is. Mostly young workers; but, not all, are coming home and working all day in front of a computer. Even lawyers, accustomed to going to an office, sitting at a desk, and periodically getting in the car, or other transportation, and traveling to courthouses, are realizing that a lot of lawyer work can be done anywhere. Of course, the FutureLawyer has been preaching this for decades. It is ironic that it took a pandemic to make it a reality. Most routine motions are now being held on Zoom conference calls, for instance. There will always be a place for in person, in your face, trials; but, we are never going back to the inefficient way of practicing law. I am not a boomerang worker. I never left in the first place. My law practice is wherever I happen to be at the moment. Where is your practice located?