Curmudgeon at Law (gone to OBX)

About Me

Dammit, Jim, I'm a lawyer, not a doctor.
CURMUDGEON n. 1. A somewhat crusty-tempered, stubborn old man who dislikes hypocrisy and pretense. A curmudgeon may point out unpleasant facts in a humorous manner. 2. A retired or idle person inclined to pursue odd habits and annoy people.
The views and opinions expressed in this blog are solely my own, and in no way represent or reflect on the views or opinions of....me. Nothing herein is intended to create an attorney-client relationship, nor should any content in this wasteland be taken as legal advice, or even worse, the truth. If you need legal advice, you are advised to seek the counsel of a licensed attorney in your state, which most likely will bankrupt you. Void where prohibited. Taxes, tags and title excluded. Your mileage may vary. Don't send that friend request unless you are ready to be annoyed infrequently, harrassed consistently, and otherwise forced to read or view (don't forget the video)random thoughts I have or those that were stolen from others. BUT ASK FIRST. I don't like surprises. I will probably land on your site by random, and if you take me too seriously I suggest you up your meds. I will also annoy your friends, and blame you. Also, as I'm not into body count, I will seek you for my friends list because I was entertained by something you have on your site, or you are just too damn bright, or I think you may send me money. If you turn out to be smarter, more entertaining or better looking than I, I may just steal your content and call it mine. If you read and pass by without saying a word, that's ok, but sooner or later I will find you and leave a comment or picture that will make you wish you had a larger liquor cabinet.
And wipe your feet. I just vacuumed in here.
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My Interests

I'm working on it. Be patient. Have that third martini.

I'd like to meet:

Me, thirty years ago. "boy, do I have some dating and investment advice for you....."

Music:

This changes hourly. Currently, the closest stack contains HEATHER WATERS, Nanci Griffith, Benny Goodman, Natalie Merchant, The Little Willies, Ditty Bops, Calexico, Aimee Mann, Mark Knopfler, Jimmy Buffett, Dixie Chicks, Louie Armstrong, Fiona Apple, Jackson Brown, Vonda Shephard, Diana Krall, Django Reinhardt, Chris Isaak, Duke Ellington, Beth Orton....stay tuned.

Movies:

Local Hero. Three and Four Musketeers (Richard Lester's, not that Sheen/O'donnell crap). LA Story. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Any of the Thin Man series. Casablanca. Patton. Gettysburg. Rio Bravo. Being There. The Wind and the Lion. A Shot in the Dark. The Italian Job (Michael Caine, not Wahlberg). Funny thing happened on the way to the forum. The Russians are coming, the Russians are coming. Don't start the revolution without me. Christmas Story. The Natural. Jeremiah Johnson. Blade Runner. Amelie. Great Escape. Any Bond film (except Lazenby and Dalton). Fort Apache.

Television:

Present Day: Sopranos, Deadwood, House, Grey's Anatomy, How I met your mother, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report. (oohrah for tivo), Boston Legal(mainly Denny Crane) Long Gone shows: MASH (before Winchester),Jeeves and Wooster, Sports Night, Wonderfalls, Newhart, Dead Like Me; Mary Tyler Moore, Babylon 5, any Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes episode,and of course, Rumpole of the Bailey.

Books:

*Here is what has passed my hands recently*---Six Frigates; Nothing But Victory-The Army of the Tennessee 1861-1865; Triumph of the Sun; Rebels of Babylon; The Atlas Maior of 1675; The TIVO manual (damn thing is on the blink again); Theodore Rex; The Crusades

Heroes:

My Blog

im on vacation, await my return with bated breath....

this morning we law types got into an argument concerning the phrase "bated breath". we do this sometimes in an attempt to completely ignore the business of the day. of course it led to go...
Posted by Curmudgeon at Law (gone to OBX) on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:19:00 PST

this is why you are walking.....

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Posted by Curmudgeon at Law (gone to OBX) on Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:59:00 PST

a totally useless aid in selecting a president....

...which means i am fascinated by it....
Posted by Curmudgeon at Law (gone to OBX) on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:50:00 PST

Why doesnt Tarzan have a beard?

here, take your mind off your high blood pressure the debate will give you.Someone sent me a postcard picture of the earth. On the back it said, "Wish you were here." Last night I played a blan...
Posted by Curmudgeon at Law (gone to OBX) on Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:25:00 PST

pop quiz: which way will this state vote?

University of Idaho cheerleaders will unveil their new, more demure, uniforms at the home football game Saturday against Nevada. Complaints that the previous uniforms were too short and revealing pro...
Posted by Curmudgeon at Law (gone to OBX) on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:07:00 PST

shes outside the beltway, i lop over the beltline......

lookit.i'm not the brightest guy. i just KNEW i wasn't going to be able to keep up with the Governor's depth and experience.fortunately, i was armed properly for the Veep debate so i could try t...
Posted by Curmudgeon at Law (gone to OBX) on Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:23:00 PST

sometimes, just sometimes, lawyers get to have fun...

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Posted by Curmudgeon at Law (gone to OBX) on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:03:00 PST

the horseshit chronicles, part deux.............

somehow i missed this one.last friday morning (that's PRE debate to you and me) the washington post disclosed that the mccain camp has placed an add concerning the debate.had i known, i wouldn't waste...
Posted by Curmudgeon at Law (gone to OBX) on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:16:00 PST

Im president, and i endorsed this horseshit....

watch mccain closely.actually, i often used the "horseshit" rebuttal when i did closing arguments at trial. it's very classy. just call him the horseshit whisperer................
Posted by Curmudgeon at Law (gone to OBX) on Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:42:00 PST

i have plenty of gas....just not that kind.

so basically, THIS is how we rock, er, walk, in Nashville.thanks, eva....
Posted by Curmudgeon at Law (gone to OBX) on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:39:00 PST