Dancing with myself!

I'm in a Billy Idol kind of mood today. I feel rebellious. I feel like checking into a motel and destroying all the furniture. Throwing that television out the window and into the swimming pool.

I have a federal court case later today- so I'll put on the suit and try to hide the Rebel Yell. Mine is a profession filled with rules upon rules. I spend too much time obsessing over rules. There are even rules about which form of questions I get to ask witnesses.

But, even within this profession, there have been rebels that have changed the system. Melvin Belli was a San Francisco lawyer that brought criminal law tactics into civil court and became a millionaire. Other rebels aren't as successful. There was another San francisco lawyer, who in a wrongful death by dog case, imitated how the dog attacked by getting on all fours in front of the jury. Her client, I think, lost more than just his case that day.

So what is my rebellion? Stay tuned...

A new beginning

I feel good, though my body has been failing me recently. I feel lucky, though things haven't rolled my way. I don't know how to explain other than to say that there's a feeling that I've picked the right road to my redemption. I'm reminded of the skinny kid that I once was, who used to fail but who never gave up. I won't give up either.

I love this life!

Strange days are these...

Mighty peculiar brother!

I have a five finger theory of happiness (ask me and I'll tell you about it) and I'm about three fingers short of where I should be- but somehow...things seem to be feeling better. I really should feel much worse at this moment.

The big news is that I'm leaving the law firm that I co-founded. It's not easy, but sometimes fate forces your hand. Pretty soon it'll be R.E. on my lonesome again.

More news on my future as it becomes available.

I'm calmer than I've been- kind of like the Poker player who is losing chips at a small rate, while waiting for the killer hand. As long as I don't run out of chips, I can theoretically still win.