... continued from Cover saying “Good morning” or asking “How’s it going?” to the person on either side of me. They usually reply in a friendly way. Engaging with people has made going to these classes a much more enjoyable time, and naturally, with the passage of time, these little greetings have resulted in my having several people who I greet and talk to regularly. These same people now often greet me, too. It makes for a much more rewarding community experience. People enjoy being recognized and greeted, even with a mere fist pump when you’re both catching your breath. My dad understood and taught me that it is important to make people feel comfortable wherever you are. Even if you have to step out of your own natural comfort zone, say hello to them. Thanks, Dad, for this life lesson. —John Bledsoe
LAW ON THE SCREEN
F antasy V s . R eality
Inspired by Delish
Many people who hire an attorney are doing so for the first time. Whether they’re experiencing a divorce or another matter, they may not have a lot of experience with the legal system, which is a good thing because it means they haven’t had a reason to consult with an attorney. At the same time, though, it’s not uncommon for people to “learn” everything they know about attorneys and the courtroom from TV shows and movies. Shows and movies like “Law & Order,” “Suits,” “Matlock,” “Liar Liar,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Disclosure,” and more are a big part of our popular culture. They’re intriguing and entertaining, but they’re also dramatic — sometimes, overly so. The reality is that cases aren’t going to be over and done in an hour or two. In fact, it’s often the complete opposite. Cases take serious time, especially family law cases. Believe it or not, this is a common concern among people hiring an attorney. They hope for immediate gratification, but that doesn’t happen. In real cases, there is almost never immediate gratification. Things don’t go quickly, and they shouldn’t. Attorneys need time to gather all the relevant information and to understand the situation to the best of their ability. Time is allowed for formal motions, depositions, subpoenas, negotiation preparation, the negotiation itself, and more. Even attorneys don’t want a case to drag on. We would all love to live in the idealized TV and movie world where things happen quickly, but we have to work with the slow reality of the legal system. Real life isn’t a TV drama, and your case deserves time and attention. You don’t want to miss anything, and we don’t want to miss anything. These shows and movies also make the courtroom a primary setting. In truth, your case is unlikely to make it to the courtroom. A lot of TV shows and movies love to portray the courtroom as a high-stakes, high-tension, high-drama location. It makes for great storytelling. However, most family law cases are resolved outside of the courtroom in boardrooms or offices. We can all agree that boardrooms are not the most interesting of places.
Homemade Paleo Bread
There’s nothing more comforting than a slice of homemade bread. Settle in with this paleo-friendly version of the ultimate comfort food.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 2/3 cups almond flour • 2 tbsp flaxseed meal • 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 5 eggs • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tbsp agave syrup • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 350 F, and line an 8x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, flaxseed meal, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. 3. Add eggs, olive oil, agave syrup, and vinegar and whisk until smooth. 4. Pour mixture into prepared 8x5-inch pan and smooth top with a spatula. 5. Bake for 35 minutes or until top is golden. Remove from pan and slice when cooled.
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