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I've been really trying to stay above the ocean of despair, depression, and bitterness that I'm currently swimming in. I am trying ...

I'm trying to decide where I should move once my lease is up at the end of July. My options are a) remain in the same city I am now or ...

According to the Words with Friends dictionary, "jews" is not a word.  "Dildo" is a valid word, however.  Because that ...

"But you didn't have to cut me off, Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing, And I don't even need your love...

As I waited for my case to be called this morning, I got to watch a contested Harassment Restraining Order case. The best part of the hear...

I am amazed at how much this separation still hurts after this many months.

It has been in the 50s, 60s, and 70s lately in good old Minnesota. Warmth and sunshine!  In March! I can sit outside to eat dinner, open my...

I worked 12 hours today. This is the second time in 2 weeks I've put in a 12 hour day. Lately I'm generally doing 9 or 10 hour days...

Me: I finished my brief yesterday so it's going in the mail today. You should have it soon. Prosecutor: When was that due? Me: Monday...

Sometimes my job makes me crack up.  Yesterday, I had one of those funny moments in my day.  I have a case where the most serious count is a...

I had one client with three files on for contested omnibus hearings today. I've got one short brief due by next Tuesday. I've got a...

Being on medication is a complete pain. Problem #1: I run out of meds on the 20th of the month. The prescription says "dispense aft...

Sometimes you are sitting around in your house and you think, "Hmmm, maybe I should paint my nails like a trashy high schooler. That s...

I may be a little late to the party on this, but my current new favorite jam is "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)" by Kelly Cl...

I know, I know, another picture of Ward? Totally becoming the crazy cat lady. But seriously, how cute is that when he covers his eyes while ...

I'm the #2 case for trial next week and the #1 case is going to resolve. That will mean I'm in my third felony trial in four weeks. ...

Half win. Not guilty on the domestic assault by strangulation. Guilty on the domestic assault. So, I'm at 3 1/2 out of 5 on felony tri...

Yesterday I got an email with the trial order for next week. I'm the #1 and #2 trials. There. Is. No. Way. I haven't seen my off...

A recent MN Supreme Court case has held that a defendant's post-arrest, pre-Miranda silence can be used against him in the state's ...

Jan. 19, 2012: President Obama breaks into "Let's Stay Together," by Al Green. This shoots the song into the spotlight, so tha...