"Fun Facts Saturday" British military horses, like the royal carriage horses and horse guards at Buckingham Palace, are some of the best trained and cared for horses in the world. They have names. Some, actually have fan clubs. Some, become famous. Most military horses serve about 18 years. But what happens when they are too … Continue reading When British Military Horses Get Too Old to Serve
"Court Case Friday" "Personal Experience" The slogan for ABCs Wide World of Sports: “The thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat.” That described my experience applying to law school. I applied to law schools early in November. I didn’t expect to hear back until Spring. Stanford and USC When we returned from our honeymoon … Continue reading My Law School Applications: “The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat”
"Patriotic Wednesday" Like Aristotle, Leonardo Di Vinci and Issac Newton, Thomas Jefferson is recognized as a “universal genius.” A “universal genius" is a person with (1) an almost universal knowledge on a wide range of subjects, (2) an estimated IQ above 190, and (3) demonstrated brilliance in multiple areas of knowledge. Only thirty people throughout … Continue reading Thomas Jefferson – “Universal Genius”
"Sunday Sermon" A major reason why members stop coming to church, thereby leaving the covenant path and forsaking the Lord, is because their expectations were not met. However, these expectations are unrealistic and false. Unrealistic and False Expectations Church Leader Mistakes Some member's faith is shaken because a prophet, apostle, or local leader, past or … Continue reading “Spiritual Suicide” – Top 10 “Excuses” for Leaving the Church
"Fun Facts Saturday" Background Andrew Jackson (1767-1837) was the 7th President and 1st Democrat. (Abraham Lincoln was the 1st Republican president) "Indian Killer" and "Trail of Tears" General Jackson was famous for his military victories over Native American tribes, earning him the nickname “Indian Killer.” He led the “Indian Removal Movement," which forced tens of … Continue reading Andrew Jackson’s Cussing Parrot Had to be Removed from the Funeral
"Court Case Friday" My criminal law professor started each class by bellowing: “Criminals are stupid!” He would then share a "dumb criminal" story. Clearly, not all criminals a stupid, but “we don’t catch the smart ones.” I presided over a misdemeanor commercial burglary case. The defendant needed cash. He entered a donut shop and marched straight … Continue reading Another One of “My” Dumb Criminals
"Patriotic Wednesday" "Founding Mothers" We regularly honor the Founding Fathers, but what about the Founding Mothers? (One reason for this inexcusable neglect is that most histories are written by men.) Why isn’t there a “Mother of the Country” or “Mother of the Revolution?” What titles were given to Martha Washington, Dolley Madison, Abigail Adams, and many … Continue reading The 4,000 Women Camp Followers of the Continental Army
"Sunday Sermon" “His Place” (Mansions Prepared) John 14:2-3 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you… and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. Enos 1:27 And I soon go to the place of my rest, which is with my Redeemer; for … Continue reading Choice of Our Eternal Home: “His Mansions” or “Our Own Place”
"Fun Facts Saturday" Rodents are everywhere To paraphrase my hero Ben Franklin, “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes … and rats.” Exeter Cathedral Cat Door (Exterior) Rats are a plague Rats are a plague, in more ways than one. In fact, their fleas caused the Great Plaques of Europe. (The scientists … Continue reading The World’s Oldest Cat Door and the “Hickory Dickory Dock” Clock
"Court Case Friday" You should always have favorite jokes ready to pull out when the occasion arises. Here’s one of mine. Feel free to borrow it. When someone in a group mentions anything related to medicine, doctors, law, or lawyers, I pull out this joke: Me: “Speaking of [fill in the blank: lawyers or doctors] … Continue reading My Favorite (Pre-planned) Legal Joke
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