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How Well Do You Really Know Your Family?
As Thanksgiving draws near, it’s a good time to think about what we’re thankful for. This year, I am thankful for games. Let me tell you about one of my favorites. It’s a new game for our family. My 8-year- old granddaughter, Konnor, picked it out on a trip to Target with Marjorie, and it has become a family favorite. It’s called Do You Really Know Your Family? It tests players’ knowledge of each other through trivia questions and challenges. We all sat down to play recently … two grandmothers, our kids Alyssa and Nick, and Konnor and me. This game had all of us asking great questions and telling great stories. Konnor loved it! Players take turns drawing cards from a deck of 200. Each card has a question about themselves to ask others, such as,
“What was the happiest day of my life so far?” or “What would I buy first if I won the lottery?” Some cards have challenges, such as “Do an impression of one of your relatives. First person to guess correctly who it is gets to keep this card.” The player with the most cards wins. The questions really caused each of us to stop and think. As we sat around the table playing and laughing, Konnor was the most inquisitive. Some of her questions and thoughts about the family were priceless. To see an 8-year-old girl asking excellent questions that nobody had ever asked before, and to see my adult kids’ eyes light up upon hearing her questions, was amazing. When someone drew a card with an obvious answer, we loved seeing Konnor’s eyes light up as she declared, “I didn’t know that!” And when our granddaughter had to answer who she thought was the most awesome person in the world, everybody thought it would be them. But Konnor picked me! It was a fun game, even though I lost! It’s funny, when I was younger, I was very competitive. My son would say, “I have never won a game of checkers against you.” I would teach him that he had to get better if he wanted to beat me. I pushed him to make better decisions and think through his next moves. There are no participation trophies in my house. You either win or lose. But everybody wins in a game like Do You Really Know Your Family? Even though I lost, I still won by learning, seeing all our
kids interact and grow, and gaining new insight into their lives and thoughts. I was in it for the wonder and amazement. (Full disclosure: I don’t get paid to recommend this game! I just like it!) The game’s biggest appeal is in getting us to ask great questions. I like posing questions that make people think about what they believe, want, and desire, what they truly hope for, their values, and their goals. Knowing about my family members’ experiences, hopes, and dreams is really important to me, so I can help them realize goals that are important to them. (I’d say the same thing about my clients.) The next time our family gets together, playing Do You Really Know Your Family? will be the first activity on our list. I think it’s especially important for teens and young adults to play with older family members and hear stories they’ve never heard. As families grow older together, it becomes easy to assume you know everything about each other and never stop to ask, “Dad, what was your childhood like?” As your family gathers for the holidays, I hope you can find games that will get you asking good questions of each other. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with wonder and amazement!
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–Carmen
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Win a Vintage “Fat Boy!” Support Wrecked Riders by Buying Your Raffle Ticket Now
Our firm has long taken advantage of opportunities to support our biker clients. These riders all share a passion for riding and seeing the country on two wheels, and they work hard on fundraisers and other activities to support each other’s families in times of need. From now through the end of December, Badger Nation, a Florida community of bikers who travel together, meet up, and support each other online, is running a major motorcycle giveaway to benefit the Support Bikers Wrecked Rider Fund. And the prize they’re offering would light a spark in the heart of any dedicated biker: A 1999 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, a cruiser with classic appeal! All ticket sales go to the Wrecked Rider Fund, which provides crucial aid to bikers who have been involved in accidents and need funds for housing, utilities, and other necessities. The 1999 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy was designed by Willie G. Davidson, the son of Harley-Davidson’s president. The Fat Boy’s Evolution engine has a classic sound and feel, with smooth handling and a five-speed manual, carbureted fuel system. To bike
fans, the 1999 model represents a perfect blend of vintage tradition and modern performance.
As appealing as this giveaway is, this isn’t just any raffle. It’s about coming together to
support bikers who need a helping hand. Win a chance to see the country on a classic cruiser, and be part of a community that stands together! Raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. Every dollar goes directly to support bikers. At Dellutri Law Group, we have been helping bikers injured in accidents for years. Bikers know motorcycles can be dangerous,
but they see riding as therapeutic and worth the risk. If you or someone you know needs help with a personal injury case, contact us today for a free consultation!
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How often has a coworker said hello and asked casually, “How are you today?” Did you give an honest answer? If I just say, “Fine,” I’m not really sharing any information. But if I say, “I’m 7.5 on a 10 scale, but after this cup of coffee, I should be a 9.5,” I am not only telling my coworker where I stand on a 10-point life-satisfaction scale, but I am inviting them to share their own perspective in response. As I write in this month’s cover article, asking good questions is important to me. Starting a real conversation is also about giving meaningful answers that frame a response. I practice these skills at home and at work. Both are building blocks of trusting relationships. When Marjorie and I went on an Alaskan cruise recently, she stepped away for a moment as we were waiting for our luggage. A young woman waiting nearby noticed my unusual shirt (one of my many Disney shirts) and approached me to ask about it. “It’s about a movie, right?” she asked, and figured out that the design portrayed scenes from “Ratatouille.” As Marjorie rejoined us, the young woman said, “Oh, I’m sorry, I’m not hitting on your husband!” THE POWER OF A RESPECTFUL Q&A Ask, Listen, and Build Trust
Apple-Cranberry Salad
INGREDIENTS • 6 slices of bacon • 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries • 1 Honeycrisp apple, peeled and thinly sliced • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced • 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 1/3 cup olive oil • 2 tbsp raw honey • 8 oz fresh baby spinach, rinsed and dried
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove it from the pan and set on a paper towel-lined plate to cool. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinaigrette, olive oil, and honey. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, add spinach, cranberries, apple slices, red onion, and feta. Crumble bacon pieces over the top. Use salad forks to toss ingredients thoroughly. 4. Add dressing to the salad and toss again until well-coated.
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What’s the Good News? “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” LAMENTATIONS 3:22–23 A referral is the greatest gift we can receive from a client or fellow business! Last month we had ... • 33 referrals from friends, family, or previous clients • 6 returning clients for new matters • 10 referrals from other attorneys • 9 referrals from doctors and other professionals • We also send out referrals to our trusted referral partners! A Huge Thank-You to Our Referral Partners!
“It’s okay,” Marjorie replied. “I’m used to it. He talks to everybody!”
My wife (as usual) is right. If somebody engages with me, I’m going to have a conversation. Or I might pose a question to a stranger about something that piques my interest. A random compliment can be a good conversation starter. On the cruise, I noticed a woman pull out a cool-looking towel to dry off after the rain. I told her I liked it and asked where she got it, and we had a pleasant conversation. My philosophy is, why not take the opportunity to break the ice by saying something nice? During these conversations, people often learn that I am an attorney and have a family I care about deeply. As we talk, they may also share personal concerns about recovering from an accident or injury, or helping an aging loved one. Our casual conversations instill confidence that if they, a friend, or a family member ever need legal help, I will provide trustworthy assistance to protect their personal interests and their loved ones. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us today or to refer a friend or loved one for trustworthy help with a personal injury, debt problems, consumer fraud, foreclosure, or estate planning. I promise you that starting the conversation will be easy and fun, and we will be glad to help!
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Inside This Issue
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Carmen’s Granddaughter Discovers a Great Family Game
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Win a Vintage Motorcycle and Support Families of Fallen Riders
Our Clients Say It Best
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Small Talk Can Foster Deep Connections
Apple-Cranberry Salad
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Furry Agents and Failed Espionage
The CIA once tried to turn a cat into a spy. No, really.
The CIA’s Most Purr‑plexing Mission Cats as Spies? Probably Not, but Maybe a Beetle
In the 1960s, the agency launched a project called Acoustic Kitty. The idea was to implant listening devices into live cats so they could eavesdrop on foreign officials. One unlucky feline became their test subject. A surgeon embedded a microphone in the cat’s ear, ran an antenna through its fur, and tucked a transmitter into the base of its skull. The CIA planned to train the cat to sit near targets and secretly transmit conversations. The outcome? Let’s just say things didn’t go as planned. For the first trial run, CIA agents released the wired-up cat near a park bench where two men were talking. Instead of heading toward the bench, the cat unfortunately wandered into traffic and was immediately hit by a taxi. The mission was over before it began. It turned out cats weren’t very good at following orders. In a later memo, the CIA admitted that the program wasn’t practical or suited to its “highly specialized needs.” No surprise there. If you’ve ever tried to get a cat to do anything it doesn’t want to do, you understand. Still, the idea of using animals for covert missions didn’t die with Acoustic Kitty. In the 2000s, the Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) picked up the baton and funded experiments with remote-controlled insects. Researchers at UC Berkeley managed to control a beetle’s flight using neural implants. They could steer it left and right and make it start and stop in mid-air. It was like a bug-size drone. Science has shown that bugs might make better spies than cats. And unless your housecat suddenly develops a taste for espionage, your conversations are probably safe. So, if your feline friend stares blankly at you while you share secrets, don’t worry. That’s not surveillance. That’s just a cat being a cat.
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