Getting professional help for dealing with your persistent fears and anxieties is the single most important step in your recovery. Many people are reluctant to…
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Consumers might not think it, but eggs are an expensive commodity. As of August 2022, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the average…
It is officially December – the month of mistletoe, holiday rush, warmed apple cider, and presents wrapped under the Christmas tree. During this season, I…
The holiday season is a special time of year. Individuals often spend a little more on gifts, indulge a little more on rich foods and…
Thanksgiving is my mom’s holiday. As all her children began to leave the nest – as we married, moved out, and began our own lives,…
University of Florida and University of Georgia feed, fuel the world through new crop We didn’t give an inch to each other on October 29,…
Question: “Judge Smith, how have you handled the Florida Supreme Court’s emphasis on case management by trial judges in civil lawsuits?” – John Let’s spend…
Several years ago, I had a well-meaning person tell me that they couldn’t wait to ‘see’ me “on [insert big-name news station name here –…
Distributing taxpayer dollars is one of the Havana Town Council’s jobs. From potholes to parks to police and the payroll of all city departments, the…
Question: “Judge Smith, doing your job takes a lot of patience. What is your key to being polite and having an even keel? On or…