Habba attacking the judge: But I was told to sit down today. I was yelled at and I've had a judge who is unhinged slamming a table. I don’t tolerate that in my life, I’m not going to tolerate it here
My dad’s oncologist firmly believes my dad’s glioblastoma, which killed him, was caused by his exposure to Agent Orange during Vietnam. His claim was denied by the VA. If we want to celebrate our veterans, we need to take care of them when they return from serving.
@erasmuse
@lucasdrayton
@jenohara_
I’m sorry, but how on earth can you hear about this situation and have this be your reaction? I mean it’s a pretty awful abuse of the power dynamic, an abuse of the trust placed in the person, and many many other things.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urged The Walt Disney Co. to drop its lawsuit against him, while telling CNBC that he has “moved on” from his battle with company and that it should drop the lawsuit against him
A trailer carrying 100 monkeys collided with a dump truck this afternoon just off I-80 near Danville. According to state police, four of those monkeys got loose. The PA Game Commission is looking for the monkeys.
I think I am probably similar to many others in that:
1) I would love to have an alternative to Biden;
2) We desperately need new people running for office;
3) Voting for Biden is an easy call for me when the alternative is Trump.
Apparently, if you can see two people hugging, you're left-brained, and if you can see a dinosaur, you're right-brained. What do you see in the mountain?
So when my dad went to Vietnam, my grandmother threw out all his baseball cards because she didn’t expect him to return. He found this one many years later in a floorboard. The most important card in my collection.
@Drewhoff
@prewarcards
@breakoutcards_
@CardsStory
The job news that I mentioned vaguely earlier is that as of this week I am leading the Subrogation Complex Claim team here at Travelers. The team handles the largest and most complex Subrogation pursuits in the company. It's a wonderful opportunity and I am so thankful for it!
LinkedIn has its issues, but since sharing my job change I've heard many wonderful things from friends and colleagues I have worked with over my career, and it's been just really amazing. I consider myself unremarkable and am pleasantly surprised to hear people think well of me.
Sometimes being a lawyer (or professional of any kind) means you do something really awesome that can't be publicized or is super internal to the company/firm/client. Today is one of those days. It was a good day.
If your parents are toxic, it’s ok for your kids to not have a relationship with some of their grandparents. Being a relative does not equal an obligation.
My mother has not seen my kids in 4-5 years and will never see them again.
Pro tip - if you’re a prospective vendor who cold emails someone, don’t send a snarky follow up email when I don’t respond. (This has happened twice in the past few weeks)
So I’ve had pandemic weight gain - around 20-25 pounds. Between my dad dying and other significant stress, it’s understandable. And I’m ok with it. And if you are in the same situation, you should be ok with it too. We are all doing the best we can.
A question I get from law students a lot - when do you stop being nervous? The answer? Never. I presented to our Claim General Counsel today, who I know very well, and still had some nerves. Being nervous is ok. The key is harnessing it and still delivering your best work.
Dude in the lower right is a rock star trial lawyer who has 10 homes but wears the same tattered jacket every trial and starts each opening with “I’m no fancy lawyer, but..”
@SIfill_
Admire your work, but “low level ambulance chasers” is not an ideal description, and all of the criteria you note above is not dispositive on someone being an ethical lawyer.
As this place dives into seemingly more awfulness, reminder that
@CecereCarl
did something extremely kind for my kiddos as a result of a joking Tweet. There are some wonderful people I’ve connected with here, and he is one of them.
Pro tip for folks new to having direct reports. I keep running Word documents with accomplishments over the year, which makes it much easier to deliver year end reviews. It also helps structure feedback over the course of the year.
I have so much imposter syndrome, but today I stepped back and realized I will be speaking at a national industry conference in my focus (Subrogation) for the 3rd time, and realized I am legitimately an expert in my field. And that is a very cool feeling.
Can’t help but think people severely underestimate the impact of growing up with money as a stress in the household; that feeling doesn’t go away, no matter your situation as an adult. To be a kid, having no choice in family positions, and constantly having that powerless concern
I’m not sure why we are crapping on everyone’s holiday traditions. If someone puts up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving? Fine. If they use “Elf on a Shelf” for their kids? Great. If they say “Happy Holidays?” Say thank you! It’s been a rough year. Celebrate joy.
If you’re wondering how our morning is going I just gave opening statements for the prosecution in the case of who took Oreos at 7 am without asking their parents.
I am legit struggling to do the best I can at my job (note: I have amazing support from my boss/colleagues) while also teaching distance learning to my kids (4 and 7). It is incredibly hard. This is not a complaint - just a message that if you feel the same, you are not alone.
Pro tip - if you are a member of a gym and you see new folks there, be nice to them! Don’t complain about it being crowded or dump on people picking up fitness in the New Year. Be kind and supportive.
@CTIronman
Sure. And there are likely things that people have done in court without the judge’s knowledge that got through. Still taking a risk though.
I did something big very well at work today and all the positive feedback will give me approximately five minutes (maybe four) of escape from imposter syndrome and self doubt.
My dad would be so proud & he would actually be so shocked to know that this is my path now but he would’ve been my best study partner. I am told he was notorious for making fun of people who didn’t pass on their first attempt like him, but he would’ve been my best cheerleader!
Grief is a crazy thing. You feel it to some extent when certain people die. Then you lose someone where the grief is permanent. You never lose it. And it changes you.
JUST IN: An arena in South Dakota is holding a “Dash for Cash” where teachers get on their knees and fight for one dollar bills that they can use for classroom supplies while spectators watch and cheer. (h/t
@AnnieTodd96
)