My First Blog

I am going to try this first blog and get my feet wet.  I've been reading blogs for about a year.  I have been writing my whole life.  I've always kept a journal of reflective thoughts, albeit sporadically...especially now, managing a challenging legal career and a busy family of four.  I know that sounds cliche, but there are many days when I wonder how I can get it all done and at what cost. 

I am an insightful person with a lot of information rattling around in my head.  I am an avid reader and currently a political junkie, which is not surprising so close to this major election.  Between the world in flux and a life in flux, I am eager for an outlet to express my joys and angst and wisdom.  I have a lot of wisdom to offer but I get so backlogged with irrelevant details.  Maybe a blog would be therapeutic?  Maybe that's a stupid reason to have a blog?

For example, I am currently dealing with the most horrible attorney on a daily basis.  Actually, I have about four of them and they are making me fat.  I don't exercise on my lunch break anymore because I'm usually typing, reading or steaming.  I eat comfort foods when I get a chance, but again, usually at my desk while reading, typing or steaming.  Maybe I should just eat steamed veggies and that would solve my problem.

At any rate, I am dealing with opposing counsel in several cases who seem to think that practicing law means being an aggressive ass as often as possible.  Bury her in paper and we'll win.  Harass, intimidate and patronize her and maybe she'll just give up.  If that's really what lawyers do, it's disgusting.  I've been practicing for 6 years and I've never seen it this bad.  I've known some amazing lawyers.  I am one.  I never understood why we got such a bad reputation until recently.  But, I still refuse to write off my entire profession.  I know I am not the only decent lawyer out there.  I can't be.  That would be too depressing.