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Building Carefully
I. Introduction: The Seduction of Metrics There is nothing wrong with innovation. Distance learning, asynchronous instruction, and hybrid models can genuinely expand access to professional education for people who cannot relocate or cannot attend classes during traditional hours. These are real benefits. But innovation becomes pathological when it serves primarily to generate press releases, win…
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Post-Trial Brief Relief
I recently completed a demanding trial that required my full attention and focus over several weeks. Trials have a unique way of consuming your thoughts, leaving little room for anything else. Now that it’s over, I’m eager to shift my mind back to everyday life and different interests. Throughout the trial, my days were dominated…
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Systematizing Legal Practice with Doom Emacs and Org Mode
As a lawyer, you juggle multiple cases, deadlines, client communications, and research tasks daily. The traditional approach of scattered notes, multiple applications, and fragmented workflows often leads to inefficiency and stress. Enter Doom Emacs with Org Mode—a powerful combination that can transform how you organize and execute your legal practice. Why Doom Emacs + Org…
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July 4 Daytime
Shaving my Deaf Cat Sample’s fur had turned into a matted mess around his back legs. I’d been dreading the grooming session, but being deaf actually worked in his favor – he couldn’t hear the clippers buzzing. He just got annoyed at being held down, not the sound. Twenty minutes later, he looked ridiculous but…
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Greens and Jasmines
Jasmine, or “yasmeen” in Arabic, is more than just a flower in Damascus – it’s woven into the fabric of daily life. These delicate white blossoms cascade from courtyard walls, spill over balconies, and bloom in the gardens of traditional Damascene homes. During summer evenings, the intoxicating fragrance drifts through the narrow alleyways of the…
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