A very good friend of mine who has been fantastically supportive over the last year has, during some of my most difficult times, sent me a wonderful quote that has helped me summon more fortitude than I would have been able to otherwise. It goes like this: “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think” – Winnie the Pooh. What a perfect thing to say. Today, during a trying time for her, I thought I would return the favor. Making sure I got the quote just right, I asked The Googles. Oh, boy. I found my friend was only quoting half of what Mr. Pooh was saying. The rest took my breath away. Continue reading Unexpected Touches
Monthly Archives: October 2010
Chase Bank and IOLTA Accounts
It’s alarming to me but true. One of the most frequently-searched phrases that brings visitors to this site is some combination of the phrases “chase bank”, “iolta account”, “estate.” Therefore, for those who quite possibly are in need of a summary of my experiences with Chase Bank, I’m going to re-tell the whole story in a single post, simple and to the point. Continue reading Chase Bank and IOLTA Accounts
Eighteen Months
Today marks 18 months since I’ve last kissed my baby. That’s 1 year and six months. A year and one half. That’s a long time. It’s difficult to me to grasp how long, but I’ve lived it ever single day so I know it’s true. Yet it’s still hard to believe. Continue reading Eighteen Months