It has been said by many that “knowledge is power”. Some have attributed the quote to the English philosopher Francis Bacon. Others opine that it originated from an old Sanskrit saying. Whatever the source, there is merit to the motto. I had the good fortune to grow up in Houston County, Georgia. Those from…
Like millions of others across the globe, I appreciate the body of work of the late character actor Slim Pickens. He is perhaps most notably remembered for his portrayal of Maj. Kong in “Dr. Strangelove”. However, from time to time I will receive a call from a person with a legal need that harkens me…
At the risk of sounding like a windbag recounting past adventures, let me start off this piece by saying “there I was on the Baltic Sea coast”. Yes, I was in Aarhus, Denmark in the north of Jutland. The very neat hotel I was staying at indeed bordered the Baltic Sea and my hotel room…
Shangri-la is a fictional location high in the Himalayan mountains. It is the product of the imagination of the British author James Hilton who used it as the setting of his 1933 novel “Lost Horizon”. Those familiar with the novel or the movies made from it know that it was a place intentionally kept secret…
One of the benefits of practicing law for almost 30 years is that I have seen many things and been involved in many different types of legal disputes. Most are very serious in nature ranging from wrongful death lawsuits to matters involving Fortune 100 corporations. But from time to time there are matters I have…
We have all seen the scenario in a movie. A lone person witnesses an unidentified flying object on a country road. Without another witness or photographic evidence those experiencing such a close encounter may be reluctant to report it for fear of facing ridicule. The question of whether or not we are alone is…
The Battle of the Atlantic occurred during the entire course of America’s involvement in the European theatre of war during World War Two. It was a deadly struggle pitting American and allied naval and merchant shipping forces against the wolfpacks of the German U Boats. Our British allies were in desperate need of supplies and…
In the animal kingdom there are 33 species of pinnipeds. These include various members of the seal family ranging from bearded seals to leopard seals. They come in various shapes and sizes with different characteristics. Seals are curious creatures worthy of study. But despite their adorable looks one should keep their distance. Many seals are…
It is a lovely day in your neighborhood. Your day is full of industry and optimism. But your mood soon changes when you hear a knock on the door. A deputy sheriff has arrived at your abode or place of work and has delivered a lawsuit in your hands. You now have a duty to…
The Principality of Andorra is a lovely country nestled in the Pyrenees mountains on the Iberian Peninsula. It is bordered by France to the north and Spain to the south. The principality has an area of 180.7 square miles which is just a bit smaller than Oconee County, Georgia. It’s population of 77,000 is roughly…