Law School Heretic Update: October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015 – Alexandria, VA It’s hard to believe that it’s October already. And it’s hard to believe that I’m ready to publish my first novel. Ugh…it’s always nerve-wracking putting yourself out there. To those of you who have pre-ordered Miscalculated Risks for Amazon Kindle, first, THANK YOU. Second, I uploaded the final, polished […]
Conversations with my Millennial sister: Oppositional research
Alexandria, VA – September 28, 2015 This text conversation is funny, but it also highlights a trend I have found to be troubling. In these current times of relentless campaigning, photos opportunities, and “gotcha” moments, opposition research, or “oppo,” is everything. Oppo is done on every level from local campaigns to national. Of course, the […]
Lanfranc of Bec and the Common Law: Part III (Political Advisor, Attorney General, and Head of the English Church)
Alexandria, VA – September 21, 2015 I know you all have been anxious to hear more about Lanfranc. Here’s the final installment. In the first two Lanfranc posts, I told you how William the Conqueror handpicked Lanfranc, a monk, for the role of Archbishop of Canterbury / quasi-political advisor in post-Norman Conquest England. Lanfranc styled […]
On Personal and Economic Liberty: Apple seeds
Alexandria, VA – August 31, 2015 The other day, little man (my five-year-old) excitedly told me that he wanted to preserve the seeds from the apple he was eating. “We can plant these seeds,” he said excitedly, “and grow apple trees; then we won’t have to go to the store to get apples! We […]
Lanfranc of Bec and the Common Law: Part II (Keeping it Together)
New York, NY – August 5, 2015 My last post introduced you to Lanfranc, the Archbishop of Canterbury during William the Conqueror’s 11th-Century reign in England. As Archbishop of Canterbury and self-styled “Primate of England,” Lanfranc was the Pope’s representative in England. In the Middle Ages, Britain was far removed from the papacy and, seemingly, from […]
How To Survive First Contact With An INTJ
On the Amtrak somewhere in Maryland, July 30, 2015 – Enjoy this thoughtful post from fellow author and INTJ Yawatta Hosby!
Reflecting on the Fourth of July
New York, NY – July 7, 2015 All right, so I’m posting my Fourth of July post today. I know, I’m a little behind schedule. On that day, I found myself in a mood of reflection, of contemplation. My five-year-old kid and I woke up early on July 4, and we had breakfast, me waiting […]
Lanfranc of Bec and the Common Law: Part I
New York, NY – July 1, 2015 Over the next couple of posts, I’m going to discuss some of my favorite personalities from medieval England. They include a monk, a fiery feminist, and a red-headed playboy. I’m also going to point out how some of them formed the roots of United States common law. Those of […]
The curious role of the Procurador(a) in the Spanish legal system
New York, NY – June 28, 2015 I find foreign legal systems fascinating. I’m also intrigued by how history shapes modern legal systems, whether common law or civil code. Sometimes a legal system includes both. For example, Puerto Rican law is an interesting mix of United States common law and the Spanish Civil Code. Now, […]
Goodreads!
Hey Everyone! Just letting you know that my Goodreads Author Profile is up! Click here For those of you who aren’t on Goodreads, if you like to read it’s an awesome place to meet other readers and get recommendations. I am totally overwhelmed with all the books I see on there. Too many to read, and […]