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the Classroom THE SCHOOL OF LIFE
College Lessons From Outside
You could say I was a little bit sheltered growing up. I attended a small Catholic school with only 26 kids in my graduating class. So, by the time I finished high school, I didn’t quite understand the range of backgrounds, experiences, and opinions other people had. My school also had an unusual structure that skipped from sixth to ninth grade. As a result, I started college when I was still only 16 years old. To say I stuck out like a sore thumb would be an understatement (especially when I showed up for the first day of preseason training for Thomas More College’s soccer team). I definitely had a baby face. I also didn’t have my driver’s license yet. Trust me, there is nowhere to hide from your teammates when a parent drops you off to the soccer field in a minivan. It was terrifying leaving high school (where I knew everyone) to college (where I knew almost no one). I remember attending some classes with 50 students and thinking they were enormous! By the way, if you are wondering whether or not a bunch of college kids would make fun of a weird, naïve, young, goofy college freshman who couldn’t shave and didn’t even have his driver’s license yet … You probably already know the answer to that. Strangely enough, getting singled out was one of the best things that ever happened to me. I don’t condone bullying, but I ended up becoming much stronger because of it. I learned to have rather thick skin. I also realized not to worry about what other people thought of me. It was quite freeing, actually. What happened to the old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones?” Another concept that was new to me was being in an environment where many of my classmates had different religious views than me. Even going to Catholic schools growing up, I always understood that not everyone was Catholic. However, it was quite an experience being somewhere where most of my class didn’t attend Mass every Sunday. I’d never been around so many people who thought differently from me before. We do our absolute best to give your family our undivided attention when we are working with you. In order to provide the best service and highest quality work to your family, Mr. Rosenbauer does not answer incoming calls, emails, or walk-ins while he is meeting with your family or drafting your estate plan (excluding emergencies). However, we do our best to respond to phone calls and emails promptly. If you need to visit or speak with Mr. Rosenbauer regarding your estate, please call the office to schedule an appointment or a phone conference. That way, we can reserve your spot on our calendar and make sure you receive the attention you deserve. Communication Policy
It was actually a wonderful learning experience. When people disagree with your views, one of two things happen. First, you might learn something new and broaden your perspective in ways that don’t normally happen when everyone is saying the exact same thing. That’s an excellent learning experience. Second, you might hear the other viewpoint and, after understanding it, you actually strengthen your own beliefs. Knowing that something can be “tested” or stand up to scrutiny can also change your perspective — things that you believe because someone else told you become beliefs that you put a great deal of thought and reflection into. By the way, you should never be afraid to hear an opposing viewpoint; in fact, you should listen. Only good things can come from it. Someone will learn something new. I also saw that there are many ways of living and learned that, no matter who you are, there’s always someone who has it better or worse than you. Some of my classmates grew up very poor. They worked full time at night while attending school full time during the day. Other classmates never had jobs, drove brand-new European cars, went on fancy vacations, and always wore designer clothes. It would have been very easy to become jealous. I think it was a great lesson to see both situations. I realized how lucky I was. It is always better to count your blessings than count your jealousies. Eventually, I realized that my parents did right by me when they threw me into the deep end. Despite how much I hated it at the time, I learned how to swim. It’s almost like Mom and Dad knew what they were doing! I wouldn’t have admitted it back then, but I finally realized their wisdom by the time I entered law school (at the ripe old age of 20). The first year of college is scary, and my experience seemed more frightening than most. But it’s also exciting, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. “Growing up” can be scary. You will make mistakes on the way up, but it is necessary to becoming an adult. Look for opportunities to learn. Lessons can come from anywhere and everywhere. If you have a loved one heading off to school for the first time — who, unlike me, has reached the age of 18 — look inside for more information on the medical and privacy implications of their new adulthood. We have some tips to make your young adult’s transition into college slightly smoother than mine.
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Breaking the Busy-Bored Cycle 3 Strategies You Can Use Right Now
It’s a common problem: People spend most of their days feeling too busy, only to feel bored during their free time. So how can you break the habit of scrolling through your phone and watching TV and make the most of the little time you have for yourself? Let’s talk about ways to break the cycle of boredom and busyness thus creating a more fulfilling life.
so you won’t be up late in the day trying to finish something important. If you plan ahead, you can number your tasks from most important to least. This will help ensure high-priority tasks are completed on schedule. 3. Be curious. One way to mute boredom and implement more creativity is by setting daily learning goals. These goals can be anything you want! Setting small goals and accomplishments will keep you curious, motivated, and focused. They also give you something to look forward to each day. Ask yourself what you want
1. Plan ahead. Schedule your days and weeks for an even workload to ensure
your day doesn’t have huge gaps or work overflow. For example, if you have a large project, you can divide
it into smaller tasks to keep yourself busy, yet not overwhelmed, throughout the week. You can also plan fun activities each day. This will help fight boredom and give you something to look forward to when you’re at work or while completing daily tasks.
to learn today. Do you want to learn about a new culture? A language? If there is something you’ve always wanted to know, now is the time to put your thinking cap on! Boredom and busyness derive from the same source — there is a lack of quality in how you focus your attention. Luckily, the same strategies apply to both boredom and busyness. These tips will help you create a balanced mindset and allow you to push through your day without feeling overwhelmed or uninspired.
2. Prioritize tasks.
If you have trouble managing projects to the point where you feel you don’t have enough time, begin prioritizing specific tasks. It’s essential to complete the highest priority tasks
Understanding the Streisand Effect Don’t Throw a Fit
Examples of the Streisand Effect During the 2013 Super Bowl, Beyonce executed an energetic show and BuzzFeed posted photos of the “Fiercest Moments” from her performance. Beyonce’s publicist asked BuzzFeed to remove some of the unflattering photos, and instead, they created a new post titled, “The Unflattering Photos Beyonce’s Publicist Doesn’t Want You To See.” Ralph Lauren has fallen victim to the Streisand Effect. An image of a horribly photoshopped model was posted on two blogs: Photoshop Disasters and Boing Boing. Ralph Lauren caught wind of this and took action by sending cease-and-desist letters to the blogs, claiming that it was a violation of copyright law and should be removed. But the image fell under fair use, which allows usage for news and commentaries. Ralph Lauren apologized for the distorted ad but still received backlash. The best way to counter the Streisand Effect is to avoid aggressive tactics when faced with negative information and think carefully and calculatingly in your response. So, if we learned anything from Barbra Streisand, don’t throw a fit if something doesn’t turn out the way you want it to.
If you want to avoid getting unwanted attention in a situation, it’s best to not make a big deal out of it. But if you’re an international superstar, like Barbra Streisand, a seemingly small reaction can become much more than intended. The Streisand Effect The Streisand Effect is a phenomenon that occurs where an act of suppressing information can make the information more widespread. In 2003, photographer Kenneth Adelman of California Coastal Records Project took an aerial photograph of Barbra Streisand’s Malibu estate. Adelman was documenting California’s coast for a project that would provide over 12,000 photos for researchers and scientists to study coastal erosion. But at the time, Streisand believed the photos explicitly showed people how to gain access to her private residence, so she sued Adelman for $50 million. The photo of Streisand’s residence was originally seen a total of six times — twice by her lawyers. Her outburst brought in news outlets who reported her outrage, and in turn, the photo of her residence got blasted everywhere. Not only did she do the exact opposite of what she wanted, but she also lost the lawsuit and had to cover all of Adelman’s legal fees.
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Turning 18? Going Off to College? What Parents Need to Know
As we approach back-to-school season, many families have children that are turning 18 (the legal age of adulthood in most states). Many new adults are leaving home, whether they’re going off to school or starting out on their own. While it is a major milestone and a “coming of age,” this transition also changes the relationship and legal rights of parents. As a legal adult, a person becomes responsible for his or her own decisions. The rights (and responsibilities) of parents to manage a child’s affairs, make decisions, and take care of their needs ends once a child becomes an adult. In addition, parents no longer have the right to access their child’s medical, financial, legal, and educational information. This restriction of rights applies even if the adult child still relies on their parents! This leaves many families wondering what would happen if their child got in an accident? What if they got hurt? What about getting in trouble? Unfortunately, without the proper legal documents in place, privacy and confidentiality laws prohibit the doctor, hospital, school, bank, or local authorities from giving you information or allowing you to make decisions, even for your own child!
In order to allow parents to avoid these problems for their adult children, The Rosenbauer Law Office has a Young Adult Legal Plan. This provides all the essential legal and medical documents needed to make sure that someone has the authority to access medical information, make medical decisions (if needed), and handle financial or legal affairs for the young adult in an emergency. If you have a child or grandchild who has turned 18, contact our office today at 513-463-6789 to learn more about our process for putting these legal protections in place for your loved one.
Breaking News: Rosenbauer Law Office Is Moving This Fall!
We have outgrown our office! We are in the process of hiring new team members to help serve our clients and the community, but we’re out of room! In order to continue to serve our clients effectively, we are in the process of moving to a larger building! Don’t worry, our new office will only be 1 mile away from our current location. The new office will be on Cincinnati-Dayton Road, between Tylersville Road and the I-75 interchange (Exit # 21) in West Chester. For now, all meetings will continue to be held at our current location (on Tylers Corner Drive) until further notice. Once remodeling and moving are complete, we will notify all clients of the move. Please keep an eye out in your mailbox and email for the notice. We will also send out notices about an upcoming open house and grand opening!
When Should I Call My Estate Planning Attorney?
We know that comprehensive estate planning is not “set it and forget it.” Life is full of changes. Many clients ask us when they should call or notify us. Here is a brief list of situations when you should notify your estate planning attorney:
• Moving to a new home or apartment
• Change in your phone number, email address, or other contact information • Change in family situation (marriage, divorce, new children, death in the family)
• Change in wishes regarding your beneficiaries or care-takers
a parent, spouse, sibling, or other loved ones. If you may be involved or responsible for helping out someone else, please call us. We’d be happy to help answer questions! We can help when: • A parent or loved one needs help creating or updating their estate plan • You have been named as a power of attorney, trustee, or executor for someone else • You have questions about an estate plan where you are receiving an inheritance or have been put in charge
• Major health issues
• Significant changes in net worth or financial situation
• Any time you have questions about your plan
In addition, many of our clients may be involved with someone else’s estate. This could include
• Someone you are responsible for taking care of has fallen ill • You are worried that you will be left with a mess to clean up!
We’re here for all of our clients. If you have questions, need help, or have changes in your circumstances, please call our office at 513-463-6789 today!
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TAKE A BREAK
GET OUTSIDE WITH GEOCACHING Tracking Down Treasures
International Geocaching Day takes place on the third Saturday of the month of August. It’s a chance to experience an adventure-filled day that will get you out of the house and into nature. People of all ages gather to commemorate the placement and discovery of geocaches across the world, and there’s no telling what kind of surprise you might discover if you participate!
What is geocaching?
Geocaching is basically a high-tech version of a treasure or scavenger hunt. It is inspired by the older treasure hunt called letterbox, where you plant clues in various locations that lead to the letterbox. For geocaching nowadays, you use a GPS to track down caches. These are typically waterproof containers — and inside there is a logbook for you to sign. These caches can be filled with trinkets such as coins, pins, or even miniature figurines, but if you take anything, be sure that you replace it with something else. It doesn’t have to be anything expensive, just a token of sorts for someone else to discover.
TASTY BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN
Ingredients
• 4 boneless and skinless
• 3 tomatoes, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped • Salt and pepper, to taste • 4 slices mozzarella cheese • Parmesan cheese, grated
chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
It’s time to get started.
• 4 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp lemon juice, divided • 1/4 tsp pepper • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
To begin your geocaching journey, first visit Geocaching.com and sign up for a new account. From this, you will be able to create a unique geocacher name that people in the geocache community can call you by! This will also come in handy when you sign the logbook. You can also download the Geocaching app to your smartphone and use it as a GPS receiver. Once you open the map on your phone, it will show a map of your location with bubble icons to see all the geocaches near you. There will be an arrow icon that you can click on that will find the specific geocache you are searching for. It will then open a compass that shows you which direction to go in and how many feet you are away from the final location. This treasure hunt brings an entire community together from all around the world. It encourages people to challenge themselves and get outside. The act of hiding and finding a geocache is thrilling, and you never know what you might find next.
Directions
1. Add chicken to a large resealable bag. 2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Pour over chicken and seal. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 3. Turn a grill to medium-high heat and add the chicken. Discard the marinade. Grill chicken 5–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. 4. Combine the remaining lemon juice, tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Add salt and pepper, to taste. 5. Before taking the chicken off the grill, top each breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook 2–3 minutes, then serve topped with the tomato mixture and grated Parmesan cheese.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Nick Shares His Unusual College Experience
Boredom and Busyness Come From the Same Source How Censorship Can Backfire
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Tasty Bruschetta Chicken Enjoy the Adventure and Hunt
The 50-Yard Challenge
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One Lawn at a Time Helping Bring People Together
Today, there is a divide between younger and older generations, but one man is trying to bridge that gap by encouraging boys and girls to give back to their community. In 2016, Rodney A. Smith Jr. saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn and decided to finish the job for him. It inspired him to start a movement for children aged 7–17 to give back to their communities by taking on the 50-yard challenge. Kids contribute by mowing lawns for single parents, veterans, seniors, and people who have disabilities. Once they reach their goal, kids will receive T-shirts, a brand-new
At first, the 50-yard challenge took place locally in Alabama. But in the last few years, kids across the U.S. have begun participating. “Right now, we have over 2,400 kids nationwide taking part in our challenge. We also have kids in eight other countries taking part as well,” Smith Jr. says. This challenge teaches children the value of giving back to their communities, but it also encourages them to learn skills in lawn service — which not a lot of young adults know how to do. It also helps them interact with others who they wouldn’t typically talk with. “[Unity and interaction] is important in this day and age. A lot of elderly people are stuck at home, and they don’t get to have a lot of human interaction. So when kids come by, they can talk, get to know each other, and build relationships. They can learn things from each other,” Smith Jr. says. Are you and your kids up for the 50-yard challenge? Send a picture of your child holding a sign that says, “I Accept The 50 Yard Challenge” to WeAreRaisingMen.com/The-50-Yard-Challenge to join. If you’re looking for someone to tend to your yard, you can use the form on WeAreRaisingMen.com/Find-A-Mower to search for kids who are mowing lawns in your area.
mower, a weed eater, and a leaf blower. Smith Jr. will also come out to your community and help you with your lawn care services.
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