Commemorative weeks, months, and days raise awareness generally and have specific meaning for many of us. For example, May is Mental Health Awareness Month which may commemorate recovery for some and remind others of loss. Yet we acknowledge that recovery and experience that grief all year. Can we do that for well-being in our profession? The first week in May is Well-Being Week in Law. The ABA … [Read more...]
How Often Do You Gamble?
Are You a Gambler? Let’s face it, we are a profession of risk takers. We roll the dice when we take a case, and we may even use this language when warning our clients that juries are unpredictable. While March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, this issue should be on our radar every month of the year. Gambling is normative behavior in most adults, but not everyone. Gambling Disorder is … [Read more...]
A Wintery Homestretch
Groundhog Day is over; we're looking forward to six (or more) weeks of winter. While the Groundhog says we have six more weeks of winter, we each choose how we think about that prospect. For some, this brings a mix of enthusiasm for outdoor winter activities and the hidden joy of complaining about the weather. Many may marvel at the beauty found in a Minnesota winter. The intense sunshine of … [Read more...]
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