Tag Archives: Finance

Operation Non-Legal Eagle

Posted on May 10, 2015 by

This bird is lucky. He is not a legal eagle. He is a Bald Eagle. A non-legal eagle. One day, I aspire to emulate this bird; to also not be a legal eagle. I’ve become a bit obsessed about this … Continue reading →

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Living Without Lines

Posted on May 3, 2015 by

Yesterday I hit Day 120 of booze-free living. Things are beginning to gel. I’m beginning to see the not drinking as part of a bigger picture. Part of the overall goal that I have for my life now that I’m … Continue reading →

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Thinking (and thinking) About Drinking

Posted on January 4, 2015 by

Yes, I am totally getting the hang of Lightroom. I figure if I bring you one image a day, I’ve got enough to last many lifetimes. So eventually, I’ll have to step it up and share several images at once. … Continue reading →

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Exercise in Frugality or How to Speed Up Leaving the Miserable Practice of Law

Posted on October 19, 2014 by

As I’ve mentioned in the past, the legal profession, in my experience, is soul-sucking. So when the case under which I’ve been buried for the past several weeks did not settle at mediation on Friday as I expected it would, the futility … Continue reading →

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You can run

Posted on April 28, 2014 by

Blogging has taken a back seat to my new job. On top of being a lawyer at one of the Top 26 Elite Law Firms (according to a story on Law 360 this morning), I have inherited my father’s business. … Continue reading →

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These Boots Are Made For Walking

Posted on March 1, 2014 by

I used to think frugality was the same as being cheap. My mother shopped at garage sales and did not spend money on herself beyond necessities. She wasn’t into clothes, jewelry, or girly pampering. My dad, in stark contrast, was … Continue reading →

Posted in Finance, Financial Advice, Investing, Lawyer, Living Life, Mid-Life, Retirement | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 26 Comments

Ten More Years

Posted on February 16, 2014 by

I’ve posted a bit of late about financial issues and retirement. I’ve got a plan, and if I follow it, I should be able to retire within the next 10 years. That sounds terrific, but for the fact I have … Continue reading →

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Bachelorettes and Car Repair

Posted on January 26, 2014 by

I don’t think there’s any area that causes more discomfort for women than cars. Buying them and getting them repaired. In my last post, I wrote about my self-tutelage in the area of investing and retirement planning. Of taking control … Continue reading →

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