Category Archives: Law, suits and order

Other people’s legal problems, aside from my own.

In this era of admirable prosecutors, I still have a defense soul

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Naomi

Which is why I eagerly read a long piece of great journalism in a Sunday’s New York Times Magazine, “A Homeless Man Attacked Him. But Was There More to the Story?”, by Jesse Barron. As soon as I absorbed the … Continue reading →

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Well, well. Indictments.

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Naomi

Once again, I’m brought back to that day Trump sailed down an escalator (?!) and announced his candidacy. I was thinking, “What? He’s too stupid.” He is. And his decision to run for the presidency was the dumbest of his … Continue reading →

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It’s a lovely day in NYC

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Naomi

My weather report. Blue skies with fat white clouds moving slowly and working themselves into abstract creations. The temperature is low enough so that I’ve had my window open; the humidity is 33 percent. I’ve changed into a slightly heavier … Continue reading →

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