The symbol for my Astrological sign are scales. I think I have the only inanimate object among them. Scales are balance, they are also used to symbolize justice.

Bonnie informed me that I would be a lawyer then a judge for my career. Bonnie learned the lesson first that others since were exposed: I almost never do something you tell me to do. I need to buy into and trust you, and that is a rare occasion. If I don’t trust you and your vizion? good luck getting me to do your will.

There are exceptions of course but they are typically attached to the need to eat and keep a roof over my head.

Once upon a time I considered that I might actually be a lawyer. Obviously I chose a different route and the past 10 + months proved to me that I wasn’t truly built for that life. Yes I still love the research, and the crafting of the argument. No I am not here for taking money to defend the indefensible. Sure I could have gone the honorable route, but yeah…no. I can’t say money doesn’t matter to me, but I can say without qualification that my core beliefs don’t allow me to prioritize money or weaponize it.

Lawyering is on my mind this morning because I completed the first draft of my response to a motion. I’m going to let it sit for a couple days and review it again. A motion is not this space and I have to editorialize as little as possible. I must also make sure the exhibits are relevant to my argument. The most fun? Locating case law. It utilizes all my strengths and none of my weaknesses. The fascinating thing about my own case is that I don’t know who will show up. There’ve been two different Commissioners, and the approach to each is different. Lesson learned in May, and it is not often I need to be instructed twice on something important to me.

The positive in a sense is this is the last time I have to put on the legal hat for a while. July 10 won’t be my last court date, but it is my last time acting as my own lawyer. The upcoming legal battle is admittedly beyond my ability. One might argue this was also, but I stand by my decision to stand alone, in the truth and allow the Universe to do what it does. It’s never let me down – ever – even if I questioned its process. It delivered for me this time, in ways that I can’t reveal yet, but trust when it’s over you will hear all about it.

Now we wait. I’ve got nothing but time and opportunity ahead of me. I stand on the foundation of truth and I am propelled by transparency. Failure is not a possibility. Even if the ramblings of the arrogant and vindictive claim otherwise…..I will see you July 10. Then we get to truly see who is still in Philly fighting shape and who is softened by their residency.

I’d bet on me…..but I am also biased.