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FEBRUARY 2023
YOU’RE NOT DONE YET …
ALWAYS GET BACK UP!
I was excessively sweaty, my hands were shaking, and I couldn’t hear anything going on around me — all I could hear was my blood pumping through my body. It sounded as if my heart was situated right between my ears, and I think I was more focused on trying not to throw up on myself than the trial going on around me. There’s a first for everything, but this very first trial as a public defender was unlike anything I had ever experienced. When I first started out in my career as an attorney, I underwent two weeks of training and then was handed a stack of files and thrown right into the fire. I went off to court without any assistance. I was on my own. I can still recall the fear surging through my body like electricity. After I made a complete fool of myself in the courtroom that first time, the judge provided the jury with a questionnaire based on my performance, and one of the responses he received suggested I go back to
So, I dusted myself off and picked myself up. I continued to try cases. Admittedly, the next five trials were a little rough, but once I got those under my belt, I was actually able to hear more of what was going on around me in the courtroom — my tunnel vision eased up a bit. After five more cases, I found myself able to respond to what I was hearing. Once I calmed my nerves and continued to press forward, the magic of the courtroom came alive for me. Everything clicked, and I was certain this is where I belonged. It felt good and magical. On Feb. 1, we celebrate National Get Up Day, a day set aside to raise awareness about the importance of getting back up after life knocks you down, because at one point or another, you’ll find yourself tripping over your feet or wiping out pretty hard. As Michael Jordan once said, “It doesn’t matter if you fall down. It’s
whether you get back up.” Had I never bounced back from that very first trial, I may have found success in another career path, but I’m confident I’d never find the passion, joy, and fulfillment doing any other job in this world. I’m right where I was meant to be, and I owe it all to the fact that I was strong enough to get back up after life knocked me down!
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–Case Barnett
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Write love notes to each other. Valentine’s Day is all about love, so what better way to celebrate it than by sharing your love with those closest to you? Take a moment and have every member of your family write love notes to each other. Encourage your kids to share their happy memories and explain why they love each person. This can be a fun and educational activity for your kids as you can help them with their spelling and grammar. Have a fancy dinner. You don’t need to go out to have an extravagant Valentine’s dinner. You can make one at home by incorporating the same ingredients as the dishes you would get at a restaurant. Or you can order from your favorite restaurant and
SPENDING VALENTINE’S DAY WITH THE FAMILY? TRY OUT THESE ACTIVITIES
Valentine’s Day demands most of the attention in February. This holiday is designated for couples to share their love and do things they greatly enjoy together. While this usually consists of dinner dates, a movie, and possibly even some dancing, some parents have a difficult time getting away. Maybe they can’t find a babysitter, or one of the kids is ill, causing them to cancel plans. You might think there’s no point in celebrating the holiday if you can’t do so with just your significant other, but you can turn Valentine’s Day into a family-friendly event. Here are a few activities to try if you’re spending Valentine’s with the kids this February.
pick it up. Use a fancy tablecloth, light some candles, and have fun with it. Don’t forget to include a special dessert; you can even make mocktails to amp up the fun. Finish the night with a movie. Valentine’s Day is often one of the busiest nights of the year for movie theaters, but you don’t have to go out to enjoy a movie during the holiday. Head to your favorite streaming service and find some family-friendly romantic comedies to watch together. “The Princess Diaries,” “Lady and the Tramp,” and “Gnomeo and Juliet” are all great options.
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This publication is intended to educate the general public about personal injury and elder abuse. It is not intended to be legal advice. Every case is different.
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CURRIED STEAK WITH SCALLION RICE AND PEAS
THE MONTH OF PURIFICATION Making Room for More Love and Fun As humans, we routinely “purify” ourselves, and this can mean physically, spiritually, emotionally, or intellectually. There are so many ways to reduce physical and mental clutter and many benefits that come along with the practice. The month of February is known as the month of purification! In ancient Rome, purification festivals in the month of February helped Romans prepare for spring and the changing of the seasons. Each year when the calendar rolls over to a new year, I mentally purify — out with the old, in with the new, is one of my favorite philosophies. When the ball drops and the new year is here, I make room for all that is to come and let go of everything that no longer serves me. Right now, we are going through some preparatory spring-cleaning in our home. As our kids have grown and developed throughout the years, we have saved so many of their favorite toys. If you’re a parent or grandparent, or have nieces, nephews, younger siblings, or little cousins, you’ll know it’s difficult to get rid of toys that were once your child’s favorite — those toys brought such joy into your home and child’s life. As we clean out our garage and sort through these old toys, it’s both a painful and beautiful reminder of the growth taking place within our home. Under our roof, our children are growing up before our eyes, and it’s a splendid experience as the kids get one last opportunity to play with these toys — and reminisce about all the great memories these toys facilitated — before we donate them to other children who will love them just as much.
Inspired by MarthaStewart.com
Perfect for a date night, this budget- friendly recipe is a refreshing take on a rice bowl.
Ingredients
• 1 lb flank steak, room temperature • Kosher salt and ground pepper • 3 tbsp massaman curry paste, divided • 1 1/4 cups white rice • 2 1/2 cups water, divided • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided • 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced, white and light-green parts separated from dark-green tops • 8 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved on the bias
Directions
1. Season steak with salt and pepper. Brush with 1 tbsp curry paste, and let stand 10 minutes. 2. In a saucepan, combine rice, 1 3/4 cups water, 1 tbsp oil, and 3/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then stir, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer about 15 minutes before adding white and light-green scallions. Cover to steam. 3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in 1 tbsp oil. Add the steak, flipping once; cook this for 7–9 minutes, then transfer to a carving board. 4. Reduce the skillet to medium heat, then add 1 tbsp oil and the remaining 2 tbsp curry paste. Cook this for 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup water and cook until reduced, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and cover. 5. Wipe skillet clean, then add remaining 1 tbsp oil. While stirring, add snap peas. Season with salt and cook this until crisp-tender, about 2–3 minutes. 6. Fluff rice before stirring in scallion tops. Slice steak against the grain, then serve with rice, peas, and curry sauce.
How are you purifying this month?
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Page 1 National Get Up Day
Page 2 3 Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day Activities
Our Clients Say It Best
Page 3 The Month of Purification
Curried Steak With Scallion Rice and Peas
Page 4 A Cinematic Cure for Seasonal Depression
5 FEEL-GOOD MOVIES TO CHASE AWAY THE BLUES Are you stuck in a TV rut and starting to feel down in the dumps? (Thanks, seasonal depression.) If so, check out one of these heartwarming movies for a pick-me-up. Children Network recommends this movie for adults and older kids only.
Jennifer Aniston) as a pageant-obsessed former beauty queen whose daughter, Willowdean, doesn’t fit conventional beauty standards. When Willowdean enters her mom’s pageant in a protest complete with dancing and Dolly Parton tunes, she sparks a small-town
3. ‘Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness’ — The plot of this animated movie is as
1. ‘Rescued by Ruby’ — If your family loves dogs, this kid-friendly flick will be a real crowd-pleaser. It stars a pup named Ruby, who starts life as a shelter dog. After a state trooper rescues her, she becomes a search-and-rescue worker who finds and saves people. A true story inspired the uplifting tale, and according to some reviews, you may want to have tissues ready. 2. ‘Yes Day’ — Imagine spending an entire day saying “yes” to everything your kids requested. Congratulations: You’ve stepped into the plot of “Yes Day”! In this film, parents Alison and Carlos go along with their kids’ wildest desires and watch family bonding magic unfold. The Raising
creative as its title! It follows a cartoon hero
named Chickenhare, who is 50% rabbit, 50% bird, and 100% confused about his place in the world. He’s also on a quest with friends to defeat his evil uncle before it's too late. Think
revolution. This movie is recommended for children ages 13 and up.
5. ‘We Can Be Heroes’ — Since its release in 2020,
this superhero movie has quickly become a family favorite.
of the film as a funny, adventurous, family-friendly take on the classic tale “The Ugly Duckling.” 4. ‘Dumplin’ ’ — Mashable called “Dumplin’” “the definition of sweet.” The movie stars Rosie (played by
The story opens with an aliens-versus- superheroes showdown, and when the aliens win and take the heroes hostage, their kids come to the rescue. As the title implies, the film will leave you feeling like you can be a hero, too.
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