Dan: Your experience is something we deal with on a regular basis in the law business. I cringe when a client is too busy to come to our NWO office to pick up their settlement check, instead asking that it be mailed. The more difficult the client, the longer it seems to take to navigate to Pontiac and other distant post offices, before reaching the recipient. I remember a time when a letter mailed in Toledo would often be delivered the next day locally.
Only when asked. However, we often leave personal finance books on end tables and nightstands. If I catch one of our adult children flipping through the pages of one, I don't hesitate to initiate a conversation on money.
I'm envious of the T-shirt and jeans crowd. That's me on weekends. Over the past 42 years, as a trial lawyer, I've had to dress up. Every 5 or so years, I grab the tie rack, spread 50 or so of the most outdated ties on my bed, and make a trip to a clothing charity. To a lesser extent I do the same with suits. And dress shoes. COVID closed the courts for a time. Many appearances are now done via Zoom or over the phone. Jury trials on civil cases are rare these days, but I have one in late April. So, as much as it pains me to do so, it looks like I'll be suit shopping in the near future.
If you decide to sell the Homestead, Catherine, my best advice is to rent a dumpster and fill it up. We sold our home of 30 years during COVID and have never looked back.
I grew up a Detroit Tigers fan. Al Kaline was my favorite. In the late 60s, Jim Campell, our GM, offered Kaline a $100,000 contract; a first for the organization. Kaline turned it down, suggesting his performance the previous season didn't merit $100K. A class act on and off the field.
We paid cash for two new cars in 2023. I made it clear to the salesman and manager that I was not interested in a car loan. Despite all this, they wisked me into the finance and insurance room for a good "talking to" by a 20 something year old. At least I wasn't subjected to waterboarding.
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Dan: Your experience is something we deal with on a regular basis in the law business. I cringe when a client is too busy to come to our NWO office to pick up their settlement check, instead asking that it be mailed. The more difficult the client, the longer it seems to take to navigate to Pontiac and other distant post offices, before reaching the recipient. I remember a time when a letter mailed in Toledo would often be delivered the next day locally.
Post: A Record Journey
Link to comment from August 19, 2025
Renee has adaptive cruise control on her Honda Pilot. That is one feature I wish I had on the Camaro.
Post: Car talk- Quinn likes friendliness
Link to comment from April 14, 2025
Having learned to drive on my dad's '68 VW Bug, I'm still partial to manual transmissions. So, here are my 3 requirements:
- Stick shift;
- Convertible top;
- (Functional) rear seat - for the grandkids
Current ride: 2023 Chevy Camaro The best part is...she doesn't talk.Post: Car talk- Quinn likes friendliness
Link to comment from April 14, 2025
Only when asked. However, we often leave personal finance books on end tables and nightstands. If I catch one of our adult children flipping through the pages of one, I don't hesitate to initiate a conversation on money.
Post: How Nosey Are You?
Link to comment from March 18, 2025
I'm envious of the T-shirt and jeans crowd. That's me on weekends. Over the past 42 years, as a trial lawyer, I've had to dress up. Every 5 or so years, I grab the tie rack, spread 50 or so of the most outdated ties on my bed, and make a trip to a clothing charity. To a lesser extent I do the same with suits. And dress shoes. COVID closed the courts for a time. Many appearances are now done via Zoom or over the phone. Jury trials on civil cases are rare these days, but I have one in late April. So, as much as it pains me to do so, it looks like I'll be suit shopping in the near future.
Post: Where and When Do You Spend?
Link to comment from March 3, 2025
If you decide to sell the Homestead, Catherine, my best advice is to rent a dumpster and fill it up. We sold our home of 30 years during COVID and have never looked back.
Post: My House Divided
Link to comment from February 13, 2025
I grew up a Detroit Tigers fan. Al Kaline was my favorite. In the late 60s, Jim Campell, our GM, offered Kaline a $100,000 contract; a first for the organization. Kaline turned it down, suggesting his performance the previous season didn't merit $100K. A class act on and off the field.
Post: Sports Fan by Scott Martin
Link to comment from February 12, 2025
We paid cash for two new cars in 2023. I made it clear to the salesman and manager that I was not interested in a car loan. Despite all this, they wisked me into the finance and insurance room for a good "talking to" by a 20 something year old. At least I wasn't subjected to waterboarding.
Post: Credit Card Debt.
Link to comment from November 27, 2024
I saw Alice Cooper for $2.50 in 1971
Post: Good Old Days?
Link to comment from November 19, 2024
A fellow lawyer put it this way: You will know it's time to retire when you can answer "yes" to the following questions,
Post: Time’s Up
Link to comment from November 15, 2024