Lanfranc of Bec and the Common Law: Part I
New York, NY – July 1, 2015 Over the next couple of posts, I’m going to discuss some of my favorite personalities from medieval England. They include a monk, a fiery feminist, and a red-headed playboy. I’m also going to point out how some of them formed the roots of United States common law. Those of […]
The curious role of the Procurador(a) in the Spanish legal system
New York, NY – June 28, 2015 I find foreign legal systems fascinating. I’m also intrigued by how history shapes modern legal systems, whether common law or civil code. Sometimes a legal system includes both. For example, Puerto Rican law is an interesting mix of United States common law and the Spanish Civil Code. Now, […]
Goodreads!
Hey Everyone! Just letting you know that my Goodreads Author Profile is up! Click here For those of you who aren’t on Goodreads, if you like to read it’s an awesome place to meet other readers and get recommendations. I am totally overwhelmed with all the books I see on there. Too many to read, and […]
What Led to the Magna Carta? War and Taxes
Let me just go full-out medieval nerd for a moment… What Led to the Magna Carta? War and Taxes.
Law School Heretic: Exclusive Teaser
Your free teaser of novel Miscalculated Risks is here! Just send me your email address and you’ve got it! Click here
How to Get Out of the Friend Zone—Dating Advice for Males
“Dating advice,” but also interesting observations on cultural differences 🙂
International travel: pre-clearance hassle
May 27, 2015 – Alexandria, VA Within the past month, I took a trip to Ireland and Spain to visit friends and family. While checking my luggage at Dublin Airport for my return trip to Washington, DC, the attendant informed me that I would be going through U.S. customs in Dublin. “Excuse me,” I said, […]
Conversations with my Millennial sister: Man Grog Wedge
May 22, 2015 To Millennials and Generation X’ers, Costco is wondrous. Where else can you buy awesome, inexpensive wine, manchego cheese, and other tasty snacks, AND eat lunch for only $1.50?! And you can also try new products. I especially recommend man grog wedge; it’s what’s for dinner 😀
Photos: Casas del Cerro, Spain
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Law School Heretic Update: Shameless plug
I just wanted to give you an update. Shortly I will be emailing to subscribers a free excerpt of the novel Miscalculated Risks, the first book in the Law School Heretic series. I hope that you enjoy it and would love your feedback. To receive the excerpt, you’ll need to send me your email address. […]