Good Lawyer

I don't know if the average person gets this, but all the time people tell me that though they chose not to go to law school they would be a great lawyer. I wonder if those same people that say that know how many other people say this. And, how meaningless what they say is. And, how that is exactly what I used to say (and what I was told my whole life). And, if they know what it really takes to be a good lawyer -- a great attention span and attention to detail, the willingness to work more hours, the ability to work well independently, and some combination of avarice/pride/or unbridled passion for an issue (and if it's passion that's the driving force, being OK w/ a middle-class life). Being argumentative, brilliant, and extroverted are not the key ingredients of a good lawyer (though they obviously don't hurt).

Also, last night's democratic debate made my day. It was wonderful.

Also, I am starting to create a corps of service professionals who make me smile (you know how happy Guddu makes me). I got a "clean up" haircut last night at fiddleheads. I love that place! Friendly and fun, and talented doo-dressers. I love Sarah's concierge, Winnie. The guy who cleans my office, Tony, is the sunshine of my life. The owner of Java Green, he's a great man!