Wellness
âTwas the All-Nighter Before Christmas
âTwas the night before Christmas, the office was deadBut visions of billables danced in my head;My time sheets had all been submitted with care,In hopes that a bonus soon would appear; The partners were nestled all snug in their beds,But me, I was working so my kids could be fed;And I at my desk with…
Read MoreThe Case of the Missing Fingerprints
A few years ago, I decided to paint our kitchen cabinets. My wife suggested hiring a professional, but I brushed off the idea. After all, I had already painted every bedroom in the house. How different could this be? I would just sand off the existing stain finish and apply a nice, even coat of…
Read MoreIntroducing Jayâs Stories
For more than two decades, Jay Reeves was a familiar voice in the pages of the Lawyers Mutual newsletter. His column, Ask the Risk Man, blended practical guidance on risk management with reflections drawn from everyday life. Jayâs readers will remember stories of his children, his years growing up in small-town South Carolina, his early days…
Read MoreNot So Fast, My Friend
If you are a college football fan, you know the name Lee Corso. You probably donât know him because of his 25-year college coaching career or his outstanding accomplishments as a player at Florida State. You likely know him as an analyst and on-air personality on ESPNâs College GameDay. He appeared on the show for…
Read MoreBuilding Resilience One Snakebite at a Time
Tim Friede is not your average herpetologist. He didnât study herpetology in school and has never worked for a university, government agency, or zoo. He was a truck mechanic when he first became interested in snakes. But his lack of formal education and training is not what makes him unusual. What sets Tim Friede apart…
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