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PREPARATION MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN LAW AND IN LIFE
Melissa at the 13 mile marker during her first half marathon
I n all aspects of our lives, a little preparation goes a long way. I learned that the hard way when it came to endurance walking. This story takes place in May of 2010. At the time, I had been seeing my husband, Dave, for a few months. We hadn’t even begun calling each other boyfriend and girlfriend yet, so you can imagine my surprise when he asked to come along after I told him I was visiting my parents in St. Louis for Memorial Day Weekend. I think my response was, “Um, okay.” Of course, I was eager to impress, so I made sure that we had plenty of events lined up. I set up a trip to Six Flags on Saturday, signed us up for a 10K run on the morning of Memorial Day, and got tickets to a Cardinals game that evening. It was a packed schedule, but I was sure it would be a fun weekend. After our trip to Six Flags, my feet were shredded. Nobody told me that it was a bad idea to get a pedicure before walking for hours, but it’s something I’ll never forget. Even before we started the 10k, I wasn’t sure I could make it to the finish line. Dave, ever the gentleman, told me that he would run the race and then head backward to find me. Dave’s a noted exercist — not the kind with the head spinning, but the kind that loves working out — so he didn’t think it’d be any problem. Against all odds, I managed to make it to the finish line, with Dave encouraging me all the way. When we got back to my parents’ house, however, Dave’s legs tightened up. I guess all those extra miles took their toll. We got in the pool, loosened up a bit, and got to the game in time for opening pitch. After that brief post-race shock, Dave was fine. I felt good too, until about a week later. After we returned, I felt incredibly drained. Not sick, per se, but just not at my best. The only thing I can compare it to is the feeling you have during the first trimester of a pregnancy. Your energy is sapped and the days seem to drag on at a snail’s pace. Turns out you shouldn’t tackle a 10k without training for it, especially if your feet are already worn down. My body just needed to recover, and I eventually started to feel better.
Since that learning experience, I’ve completed two half marathons with the Team in Training program for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. You can bet that I didn’t go into those with a fresh pedicure or without practice. Because I raised money for this worthy cause, they were willing to provide me with training for the race. The difference between how I felt after those races and that first 10k was night and day. Preparation matters just as much in legal matters as it does in athletic ones.
Melissa and Dave during the Memorial Day 10k
Somebody may tell you that you don’t need an attorney after an auto accident, but the fact is that you haven’t prepared to be in that situation. I spent countless hours in the classroom in pursuit of a law degree, studied for and passed the bar, and have been practicing as an attorney for more than 10 years. That level of preparation allows me to help clients navigate through tough processes. It can make all the difference when it comes to resolving your situation with the best possible outcome. -Melissa Emery
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THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
UNCONVENTIONAL SUMMER JOBS FOR TEENS
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As your teen becomes more independent, they may be interested in getting a summer job. Whether they want to save up for a big purchase or just have some extra spending money, summer jobs can solidify the importance of hard work and responsibility for your child. Plus, the earlier your teen starts, the sooner they can learn how to manage their money. Fast-food restaurants and clothing stores are popular first jobs, but encourage your teen to think outside the box and try one of these creative money-making opportunities. ONLINE SURVEYS AND REVIEWS Companies are eager for consumer feedback, and they are willing to pay for it. Sites like Swagbucks and MySurvey offer members the opportunity to complete tasks like taking surveys, writing reviews, and watching videos to redeem rewards in the form of cash or gift cards. Teens can also preview up-and-coming music as reviewers on Slice the Pie. Sites like these require quite a bit of work for a relatively small wage, but they can be the perfect first job for a child who wants to try earning a few bucks for the first time. Teens under the age of 18 will require parental consent. VIRTUAL STOREFRONTS If your child has a flare for arts, crafts, or anything else DIY, encourage them to set up an Etsy shop. There are no membership fees, and after Etsy’s 3.5 percent
PETSITTING AND HOUSESITTING If your teen is trustworthy and responsible, there’s no reason they can’t work for neighbors, friends, and family. Most professional petsitting and housesitting services require their sitters to be over 18, but Care.com allows teens 14–17 to register as “Teen Providers” with parental consent. Depending on where you live and how much experience your teen has, they can expect to earn $15–30 per visit, and they may be able to ask for more to stay overnight. Help your teen get the word out by posting on social media. Most importantly, keep your teen safe by helping them screen clients and teaching them what information to share. Summer jobs are a great way for teens to earn extra cash and learn responsibility. The next time your teen asks you for money to go to the movies, encourage them to earn some spending cash of their own. Who knows? They might actually treat you to a movie sometime!
ACCIDENTS INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS
CAN CAUSE A WORLD OF HARM
road, whether there are prescribed bike lanes or not. Louisville is becoming more accommodating to cyclists every year, but the infrastructure isn’t always ideal.
Cyclists should also make themselves as visible as possible. Buy an LED light (they’re cheap) and install it on the back of your bike. This simple step will make it a lot easier for drivers to see you and provide you with a safe amount of space. If you’re traveling at night, wear brightly colored clothes. And while it’s not required by law for anyone over the age of 12 to wear a helmet, I shouldn’t have to tell you that it’s a good idea to do so. Whether you’re on foot or on two wheels, you can’t assume you’ll know how a driver will behave. Many people are distracted behind the wheel and will act erratically when they see you quickly approaching. Sad as it may sound, there are also plenty of drivers who are openly hostile to pedestrians and, in particular, bicyclists. Because you can’t rely on drivers to act responsibly, you need to play defense. Bicyclists should signal all of their turns well in advance and leave plenty of space in the event of a driver doing something wacky. Sadly, not all accidents can be avoided, but you do have the right to hold reckless drivers accountable. If you’re injured by a vehicle while on foot or bike, call Emery Law Office to find out how we can help.
It doesn’t take a physics professor to tell you why auto accidents involving cyclists and pedestrians can be especially dangerous. Even the smallest cars weigh about a ton, producing exponentially more force than the bicycles or people they collide with. Furthermore, pedestrians have no safety gear protecting them from injury, and cyclists have little more than a helmet. There are a number of things that folks on bikes and pedestrians can do to reduce the risk of an accident. First, practice situational awareness at all times, especially on busy streets and intersections. If you’re on foot, don’t try to sneak across while that red hand is flashing. Always cross at crosswalks and take mom’s old advice to look both ways. Bicyclists should follow the rules of the
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FOR BIKING, WALKING, AND MORE TWO GREAT PARK SYSTEMS IN LOUISVILLE Is Louisville a walkable city like Chicago or San Francisco? Not by a long shot, but we’re getting better. New projects and initiatives are helping to make the city a place where you don’t need a car to get around everywhere. In the meantime, we do have two amazing park systems that allow you to walk, bike, and enjoy the summer in picturesque surroundings. The Frederick Law Olmsted Parks and Parkways system is perhaps the crowning achievement of the man regarded as the father of American landscape design. After completing seemingly impossible projects like Central Park in New York, Olmsted wanted a bigger challenge. He set out to create systems of parks that were connected with parkways. He completed these systems for Boston, Rochester, and Buffalo, but Louisville’s is generally considered to be the ultimate realization of his vision. It’s a pretty dang cool thing to have in our city, if you ask me. The Olmsted Parks include Algonquin Park, Cherokee Park, Baxter Square (Louisville’s first public park), and many more. It also includes 15 miles of tree-lined parkways. Whether you want to grill, play tennis, walk your dog, or simply take in the scenery, there’s a park in the system for you. In 2011, The Parklands of Floyds Fork project put a 21st-century spin on Olmsted’s ideas. Linked by urban trails and a park drive, it includes the amazing Beckley Creek Park — one of my personal favorites in the city. It has a great playground for kids and an incredible picnic grove shaded by oak trees. The Parklands of Floyds Fork also comprises Pope Lick Park, The Strand, Turkey Run Park (great for outdoor adventurers), and Broad Run Park. Work is still being done on these parks, so expect them to become even more spectacular over the coming years. Now’s the perfect time of year to get out and enjoy Louisville’s numerous parks. You may need a car to get there, but you can leave it behind for a day of fun in the sun.
FATHER’S DAY CHILI LIME CHICKEN WINGS
INGREDIENTS
• 4 pounds chicken wings • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened • 1 1/4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste • 1/4 cup honey • 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 lime, halved • Extra-virgin olive oil • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • Chopped cilantro for garnish
DIRECTIONS
inspired by foodnetwork.com 3. Blend butter, red curry paste, honey, and soy sauce in a large mixing bowl. 4. Toss wings in butter mixture. Squeeze lime juice on top, transfer to serving plate, and garnish with cilantro. WE WANT YOU TO THINK OF US AS YOUR LAW FIRM. If you have a legal matter that needs attention, let us know. If we can’t handle the matter, we will refer you to a firm that can. Please feel free to refer us to your friends and family for their legal needs. We welcome the opportunity to help. 1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. Rinse wings under cold water and pat dry. Season liberally with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast on a baking sheet for 25 minutes or until skin becomes crisp and brown.
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THE POWER OF PREPARATION 1 INSIDE
UNIQUE JOB IDEAS FOR TEENS
STAND UP TO RECKLESS DRIVERS 2
LOUISVILLE’S BEST PARK SYSTEMS
FATHER’S DAY CHILI LIME CHICKEN WINGS 3 3 FATHERS WHO RISKED IT ALL FOR THEIR KIDS 4
3 AWESOME DADS
FATHERS WHO PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE FOR THEIR KIDS
T his Father’s Day, thousands of dads will receive a “No. 1 Dad” mug to sip coffee out of at the office. But the following dads took that “No. 1” to a new level. BRIAN MUNN GAVE HIS SON A LIVER TRANSPLANT. When doctors discovered that baby Caleb Munn had a rare disease called biliary atresia, they told his parents that he was unlikely to survive past age 2 without a liver transplant. Luckily, his father was a perfect match, and he eagerly donated part of his liver in March 2015 to save his son’s life. GREG ALEXANDER BATTLED A BEAR FOR HIS SON’S LIFE. While camping in the backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Greg Alexander was startled awake at dawn by the screams of his 16-year-old son, Gabriel. He rushed out of his hammock to see a black bear dragging his son away by the head. Without hesitation, he kicked the beast in the side, and when that didn’t work, he leapt onto its back and started punching it in the face. When the bear finally released Gabriel, Greg threw rocks until it fled. His son was hurt but made a full recovery in the hospital over the coming weeks. ARTUR MAGOMEDOV SAVED HIS DAUGHTERS FROM ISIS. Artur Magomedov was devastated to discover that his wife had taken his 3- and 10-year-old daughters from their home in Dagestan under the cover of night,
flown to Turkey, and crossed into Syria to join ISIS. But he resolved to get his kids back. After a long, hazardous journey, he arrived in Tabqa to embrace his two daughters. To leave the caliphate — under penalty of death — they hitched a ride to the border one night and crawled along a railway line until they were within 70 meters of the border. Then they ran under fire from Turkish border guards until they could scramble into tall grasses. After some help from the Russian consulate in Istanbul, they made it back home, together again and safe.
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