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« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2016, 09:51:34 AM » |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2016, 10:02:47 AM » |
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Yes, it is a great story.
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2016, 10:23:23 AM » |
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« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2016, 10:33:04 AM » |
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What a great story!
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Rams
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So many colors to choose from yet so few stand out
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« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2016, 10:54:27 AM » |
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There are criminals (Veterans) that deserve what they get, there are also those who deserve a helping hand and will be greatly assisted by such an act. This judge appears to have his stuff together...........
Kudos to him for that....
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Learning the majority of life's lessons the hard way.
Every trip is an adventure, enjoy it while it lasts.
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« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2016, 11:40:56 AM » |
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If only there were more judges like that.
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“I am not a courageous person by nature. I have simply discovered that, at certain key moments in this life, you must find courage in yourself, in order to move forward and live. It is like a muscle and it must be exercised, first a little, and then more and more. A deep breath and a leap.”
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« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2016, 05:43:31 PM » |
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There are some good people out there. Thanks for the post G.R.  |
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« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2016, 06:26:02 PM » |
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“Some people see things that are and ask, Why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, Why not? Some people have to go to work and don’t have time for all that.”
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« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2016, 06:08:02 AM » |
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Great story.
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A man stands tallest when he stoops to help a child.
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« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2016, 10:36:32 AM » |
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In my few years of private practice, I got to go in the lockups with my court assigned clients many times (usually with a dozen or more happy faces). It wasn't that much fun, even though they were glad to see me. Going in the women's lockups was riskier than the men's (and the only time I was offered personal services in lieu of my small fees). The Detroit House of Corrections was especially entertaining. Later, spent some time in USAF lockups with my clients..... much more wholesome environments, and clients.
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« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2016, 11:05:31 AM » |
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In my few years of private practice, I got to go in the lockups with my court assigned clients many times (usually with a dozen or more happy faces). It wasn't that much fun, even though they were glad to see me. Going in the women's lockups was riskier than the men's (and the only time I was offered personal services in lieu of my small fees). The Detroit House of Corrections was especially entertaining. Later, spent some time in USAF lockups with my clients..... much more wholesome environments, and clients.
More than a few years ago, I delivered a chair that I had reupholstered for this young single woman. You guessed it, she offered to swap services. I had to politely decline, and I did get paid. I was thankful that she wasn't one of those spiteful, angry girls..... Sorry for the hijack. Bob |
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The emperor has no clothes
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In my few years of private practice, I got to go in the lockups with my court assigned clients many times (usually with a dozen or more happy faces). It wasn't that much fun, even though they were glad to see me. Going in the women's lockups was riskier than the men's (and the only time I was offered personal services in lieu of my small fees). The Detroit House of Corrections was especially entertaining. Later, spent some time in USAF lockups with my clients..... much more wholesome environments, and clients.
More than a few years ago, I delivered a chair that I had reupholstered for this young single woman. You guessed it, she offered to swap services. I had to politely decline, and I did get paid. I was thankful that she wasn't one of those spiteful, angry girls..... If one had traded services and she wasn't happy with the upholstery, would she have recourse thru the Better Business Bureau ? Or vice versa for that matter  |
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« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2016, 07:23:48 PM » |
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Thanks for posting; a very good story. I was in a Starbucks today picking up a few beans (Yup, I'm a coffee snob for the dark bitter roast). A much younger gal working the counter had "Veteran" embroidered on her smock. When she helped me she called me "Sir" a few times. I finally piped in quietly, "Thanks, but I work for a living". A smile instantly came over her face, and then mine as I realized this lingo had endured several decades in my absence of the military. (Officer men are called "Sir", female officers are called "Mam") To call a fellow enlisted person by the officer sir name would always be thrown back with the lingo " I work . . . " We talked for a few minutes after and she frankly stated she missed active duty (supply clerk). I listened mostly; I had forgotten what a tough transition that was. I still carry with me a few reminders of my peacetime service. David  |
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