But my dogs are the best

I’m a dog person.  Always have been, always will–why?  Because I’m allergic to cats and dogs are cuter. I can’t really remember a time in my life when I didn’t have a dog.  There was Misha, Mouser, Charlie, Missy, Bingo, Bruno, Spot, Frank, Clyde, Daisy, Olive, Ocean, Pixel, Pepper and my two current pooches Guiness [...]

Thanksgiving/ Giving Thanks

I’m taking time out from cooking up a storm to wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving! And you’re all invited over for a rosemary/thyme turkey with sausage artichoke stuffing, mashed potatoes, rolls, NPR’s Susan Stamberg’s cranberry relish and pumpkin cheesecake cupcakes.  As there are only three of us today there are sure to be leftovers [...]

Women in Law Wednesday

Well I took last week off to re-coup after finishing a brief from hell and a mock trial from hell.  I needed it folks! Here is what I found noteworthy in terms of women and law within the last week: Police used taser on a 10-yr old girl—yes, this kind of thing still happens.  Yes, [...]

Motivate moi!

I am currently enjoying a warm cup of chai and catching up on all things within the webisphere.  It’s nice, however it is almost gone.  I have another two and a half weeks until I am done with fall semester but my mind thinks it’s already done.  In fact, I have done nothing productive for [...]

Going Up Against Your Peers

Last year, as a 1L, it didn’t bother me to think I was “competing” for things against my peers.  This year it does.  To clarify, I’m not talking about the majority of my class.  I’m talking about my friends and classmates that I truly respect as human beings.  Yes, I consider most law students to [...]

This brief is driving me crazy

I have a brief due in a week.  I still have no clue what I’m going to write.  The good news is that I have my headings!  I literally have put my classes on the back burner this week.  I hate this because in many ways it goes against what I was ranting about last [...]

You’re hot, then you’re cold…

Last week I was at an attorney event  where the coordinator asked if I new a 1L who was her cousin.  (Oddly enough it was the same 1L that I ranted about not too long ago.)  I said no and she proceeded to tell me that this 1L has wanted to quit law school more [...]

Attack of the Crazies

Yes, I am now a caffeinated zombie.  I have no fun, no sleep, and am very forgetful these days.  In two weeks enough crap will be done that I can finally get back to focusing on my coursework.  YES COURSEWORK! Yes, I’m aware that I took on too much this semester, BUT! BUT! I know [...]

Women in Law Wednesday

Who is Lady Hale?:  Because I find memoirs and biographies fascinating! Webinar on Teaching Reproductive Rights:  Because I met Martha Davis in an elevator and her daughters are extra cute.  Ms. Davis is also an excellent speaker.  I wish I could attend but I’ll be Mock Trialing it up! Judge Judy won’t tolerate your face:  [...]