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Meanwhile, at Walgreens
So, I grabbed a soda at Walgreens, walked back to my car, and this parked next to me. It is in great shape compared to the drunk guy who climbed off of it.
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The Silver Lining of American Tragedies
In looking for a silver lining in any recent American tragedy, we find the following: One immutable truth in American society is that any tragedy, no matter the size, allows all of us the chance to...
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Food for the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
For those who traditionally eat Chinese food on Xmas, I’d like to provide a sure-fire latkes recipe. The passive-aggressive teacher comment is a bonus.
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Glorious Pro Bono Profits
So, this very official envelope arrives at my extremely modest office the other day. I figured I was in trouble. After all, why would someone pay a buck seventy to send me something unless they...
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Big Fat Losers
Yep, that’s us. At the ABA Blawg 100, we finished abysmally in popular voting in the “Trial Practice” subcategory. Nonetheless, thanks to the 16 fine folks who did vote for us. The winner was “The...
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The Value of Legal Representation
Many argue that there is plenty of work for lawyers, but not enough potential clients with the means to pay for legal services. I disagree. Oodles of folks have the ability to pay for legal...
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A College-Bound Teenager’s View of the US
So, here’s how a college-bound teenager I know views the United States of America. Blue: Acceptable states in which to attend college. Red: Too hot and/or higher risk of being lynched. Green: States...
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My attempt to be more patriotic than Gaddie
So, there’s an unofficial rivalry between me and Chad Gaddie, a fellow lawyer in St. Joseph, Missouri. The rivalry: Who is more patriotic. I began by being a fan of the Central States Wrestling...
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1,000th Comment at UA
Yesterday, UA experienced it’s 1,000th comment. Who was it? Of course, you deserve to know… Was it JMo, one of my closest friends? Nope. Was it SHG, taking time from snoozing in his Barcalounger?...
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A Badge for Turk
I promised Eric Turkewitz something for being the 1,000th commenter at UA. He requested a badge. What Turk wants, Turk gets.
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Is it legal to have a baby shower at Hardee’s?
Apparently, the answer is yes, and it is a venue that allows the ladies to have a rip-roaring good time. I’m going to ask if they’ll let me in on the “Cotton Ball Game.”
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Since You’re Obviously Not Listening To Me…
Obviously, nobody out there listens to anything I say. So, I brought-in one of my old buddies to talk some sense into you.
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Circus!
As a kid, I remember really enjoying the Shrine Circus and not being deterred by the advertisements or fliers. I didn’t even have an issue with any of the clowns. Things, of course, change. From a...
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Dressing the Kids for School
Suppose I dress my 2nd-grader in this t-shirt on a school day. What are the possible outcomes, and are they worth it? (Note: Yes, it is marketed as a “kids t-shirt,” and, as you can see from the...
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Breaking America’s Moral Fiber
Just as I was responding to yet another passionate comment on my criticism of Boy Scout exclusionary policies. Just as I was reading another suggestion for me to form my own organization and get the...
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Incoming!
I’ll do a more comprehensive listing of incoming google searches to UA later, but this one came from nowhere today. Someone used these terms in Google to reach this blog: “Mormon lies to get son to...
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Boy Scout Homosexual Policy Infographic
Many of you may be confused by the decision of the Boy Scouts of America to “compromise” on the recent homosexual conundrum. Have no fear. Graphics are here. In my opinion, this infographic accurately...
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I Got a Bonus! Why? Dunno.
How about a nice, healthy, taxpayer-funded bonus? Yes, yes, we know that there’ve been some problems with your office’s productivity and performance, but we think you deserve one anyway. Just don’t ask...
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Boy Scout Update. Some Progress, but Still Exclusionary.
In a significant decision that will certainly benefit Boy Scout youth, the muckily-mucks in the Boy Scouts of America decided to allow openly gay scouts under the age of 18. (Age 18 is the point in Boy...
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UA Announces the Leo’s Donuts Maple Bacon Customer of the Year
We at UA, the unofficial sponsors of Leo’s Donuts and Coffee House, are proud to announce Eric as the recipient of the first annual Maple Bacon Customer of the Year. “In selecting our first annual...
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