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A Day At The Law Office |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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('Praecipe' sounds like 'recipe'. It is a petition to the court requiring a response by the opposite party in a law suit.) The praecipe is due today Before this hour’s past It must be finished, on its way; The clock is flying fast. Taut nerves are stretched a little more; Seems stress is all you gain; How much of this can you endure Before you go insane? Now finally the work is done And on its way to court; A time-stamped copy you have won “All’s well”, you can report. Another challenge will be faced; This one thing don’t forget Just keep your cool when life’s fast-paced The challenge will be met. 6/30/2000 [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 07-02-2000).] |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
How could I not read this one... *smile* well written... now, could you type me up a writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum? sorry.. hehe truly did enjoy your poem though... I will show it to my secretaries... and they probably will say... she sounds like she has an ogre for a boss also... just a tad of advice however... remember... old lawyers never die, they just lose their appeal... [This message has been edited by Mike (edited 07-02-2000).] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Denise, I would gladly put my briefs in your hands  [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 07-02-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ If I need one of those 'thingies' I'll call you.  Meanwhile a 'recipe' for relaxation is to take Monday AND Tuesday off ! !  LOL @ Mike ... ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Mike - One writ of habeas corpus whatzahoozie (on bond paper of course!) comin' right up! hehehe....that's cool, showing this to your secretaries, let me know what they say for real, 'cause I know that you're no ogre. Now on the other hand I won't be showing this to my boss 'cause he's very old. He wouldn't find your remarks very appealing! But I found them hillarious!  Balladeer - You do that and I'll have you pleading for more! hehehehe Marge - Just petition me! Well, I have to go to work tomorrow but all the lawyers have off so it should be a somewhat relaxing day, after I get caught up with the month's worth of filing that was left for me by the woman who I replaced. Real sweetheart, huh? She gave 4 weeks notice and then stopped doing all her filing. And that's alot of filing, isn't it Mike? Thanks for reading and for your wonderful comments! [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 07-02-2000).] |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You must love your job if you write poetry about it...this was great!  |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Yes, I do, Sharon, I absolutely love it! Despite some tense moments now and again, it is the best job that I have ever had! Thanks for reading and for your lovely reply! And don't forget - you will soon have the job of your dreams too! Denise |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Denise~ my brother is a legal specialist in the Army, I'm sure he'd enjoy this, I will show it to him! Great poem! -SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Great poem Denise! I work with legal documents daily ... but don't have nearly as much fun as you! Glad you like the new job! Wonderful, fun poem!Best wishes, /Kit |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I'm so glad you love your new job, Denise...I've been wondering...enjoyed the poem. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Nice poem, Denise... Enjoyed muchly... regards, sudhir. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Sea, Kit, Martie and Sudhir for reading and for your wonderful replies! Sorry it took so long to thank you, I have been without phone lines for a couple of days, but I am finally connected again! Denise |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Dsnyder, My girlfriend works for an attorney, I plan on showing this to her, I'm sure she shares your sense of humor. Thank you for the good read. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Denise are you stressin already? Sunshine has to see this one |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Wow, Denise, sounds like your job is more stressful than mine! LOL Elizabeth I'm grabbing my hat and coat I'm leaving the cat a note Quick call me a ferry boat-getting out of town! |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Gemini, Rebecca and Elizabeth for reading and for your lovely replies! I love my new job, even with its stressful moments! It's quite an exciting environment! Denise |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
So, what do you think, Sunshine? I thought you'd get a kick out of this! Denise |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sunshine likes this one a lot for all the above is what she's got deadlines to meet, briefs to file wading through discovery deep as a mile exhibits to prepare, witnesses to prep ahead of my lawyer I am by one step subpoenaes to serve, witnesses to cajole it's no wonder I feel my role liens to waive, judges to call ask any question, I don't know it all! Denise, loved it! It may have passed me by...are we perhaps sisters in the same profession? E-mail me anytime... meanwhile, a little boost to the top won't hurt this one at all... Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
I've been on the sending end of one of them there 'Praecipes'- because someone wouldn't respond to my petition. Talk about being on needles and pins, first waiting 30 days with no response, then filing (for an additional $1000) this thing so that a judge could force a response. Pissed me off, it did! Corinne |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Great poetic reply, Karilea! Love it! I am brand new to the legal field as a secretary. There isn't enough money in the world to pay me to be a paralegal, I don't know how you do it. It's all I can do to keep up with the typing and filing, binding and filing, retyping and filing, photocopying and filing for two, sometimes three lawyers. Today one secretary was on vacation and the receptionist was out sick, so I was working for three attorneys instead of my regular two and taking turns at the reception desk. Talk about a day from hell. I'm glad you got a kick out of this! Corinne, that's terrible. I'd be upset too. Them things can sure be expensive. Thanks for reading and for replying! Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Denise, I've got a great praecipe for beef stew which is a lot more soothing, and there's no time limit. You can come whenever your want Liz |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
I love this, Denise!! Take care. Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Denise, great expression of your day at work. It was very descriptive and different than your usual work. Great job!! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thanks Elizabeth (beef stew sounds delicious!), Lizzie (you take care too and hurry back!) and Nate for reading and for your lovely comments! Denise |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
and THIS is what I have to look forward to when I'm a paralegal?  Sounds wonderful.  ~sky So you go and make it happen |
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