PSA: As of October 1, 2004, it is a felony in Florida to practice law
without a license, to falsely hold oneself out to be a lawyer, to practice law
while disbarred or under suspension from practice, or to assist a disbarred or
suspened lawyer in the unauthorized practice of law. Someone might want to
warn the hordes of party lawyers heading to Florida for the election — a felony
in the third degree carries a sentence up to 5 years imprisonment. (via sunethics)
See Fla. Stat. sec. 454.23, 454.31 and 454.32.
the children
pretend to be foxes…
pampas grass
October 1, 2004
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Banned Books Week 2004
read any banned books lately? (Sept. 30, 2004)
see the ALA/BBW children‘s poster . . .
This is Banned Books Week, and a good time to be thankful for our freedom of expression and
vigilant in guarding that right. Of course, our right to read or write a book is greater than our right
to have that book available at a public library. The American Library Association’s theme for BBW 2004
is Elect to Read a Banned Book. Find out more about banned and challenged books here.
. . . see the ALA young adult postersince 1990 you have read? [Only six for me.] Here are the top twenty from 1990 – 2000 (the ALA
lists the top 100) and gives the reasons for the challenges.
blinds open
chill wind –
autumn leaves covering
autumn leaves
so much to do
my son points out
the lightning
by Alice Frampton, from the World Haiku Assn website
“so much to do” – Haiku Canada Newsletter Volume XIV June 2001 No. 3
“chill wind” – Haiku Canada Newsletter Volume XV No. 2
Vioxx con Dios: Costs 40 to 100 times as much as ibuprofen or aspirin; no extra pain reflief;
might prevent a few ulcers; could cause more strokes. Ads make seniors demand it. What
a deal! What a system. (See NYT, “Demise of a Blockbuster Drug”)
Debate I: Kerry left his pontificator voice at home; Bush brought his pursing, pouty mouth, which complained a lot that “It’s hard” to be President. Gotta give this one to the Dems.
A gratefule “thankyou” to Prof. Martin Grace, who has already begun replying to my question about
being both Libertarian and Catholic. The question was not meant as a taunt, but comes from
honest curiosity — no gauntlet implied (either to pick up or to run); a nudge not a backhand (nor
hand-out). His ideas are worth a look and a reflective response from me (coming soon).
fluttering down
mulch for the field
cherry blossoms by Kobayashi Issa, translated by David G. Lanoue
- p.s. If you’ve never visited Mike Huber’s Critiques of Libertarianism website, give it a try. I guarantee that its Humor, Satire, and Quotations Page will give you a smile, no matter your politics. It contains many annotated links to like-minded sites and materials, and to Huber’s humorous contributions.
George Wallace has offered an interesting literary/historical slant on the libertarian vs. Catholic issue, causing me to think harder about how to pose the relevant questions.
- p.s. If you’ve never visited Mike Huber’s Critiques of Libertarianism website, give it a try. I guarantee that its Humor, Satire, and Quotations Page will give you a smile, no matter your politics. It contains many annotated links to like-minded sites and materials, and to Huber’s humorous contributions.
You know your status as a “lawyer weblog” is slipping quickly, when the new Blawg Republic
lists A Fool in the Forest under General Law, but fails to include this weblog in any category
(under its current or former names). And, sad commentary: they have no category for legal ethics
or professional responsibility, or clients’ rights. (pointer from Denise Howell)
Update (5 PM): This squeaky wheel got listed, and a Legal Ethics category was created, over at Blawg Republic this afternoon — without further action on my part. Call them Blawg Responsive!
