This past Saturday morning, I received a Facebook message from Dan, one of my high school friends. He wanted me to know that he had seen my posts over the years about my recovery path. Inspired by the postings, he resolved to quit drinking. Saturday was his five-year sobriety date. Until that moment, I never knew the impact I had had on his life. Stories like this one are legion among the … [Read more...]
March 5 is a Day of Unplugging – Why is This Good for Our Profession?
https://www.nationaldayofunplugging.com/ We all know technology in the practice of law has numerous benefits. It allows for prompt client communication, readily available research databases, video conferencing, and the flexibility to work nearly anywhere. Additionally, today’s marketing revolves around a healthy website and social media presence. The internet is one of the first places many … [Read more...]
A Seat at the Table: Eating Disorders Awareness Week
This year’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week theme is Everybody Has a Seat at the Table. Does your relationship with food take precedence over other relationships? Do you hide if you eat, how you eat, or what you eat? Are you dismissing or excusing physical changes and discomfort that may be related to if, how, and what you eat? We all should take eating disorders very seriously as … [Read more...]