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Second Time 1984 [second daily dose to Third Time’s the Charm]

Posted on May 20, 2024 by AndyDawkins
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  After learning a little bit more about each other we went out dancing, which I’ll tell about in a minute, but first I’ve got to back-up to when I first learned what her name was.  In the 80s the … Continue reading →

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The Third Time’s the Charm [1972 First Time]

Posted on May 17, 2024 by AndyDawkins
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    I saw you dancing in your nightgown! The first time I ever saw her she was 12 years old, but it wasn’t until 12 years later that I got her name and 17 years later that we had … Continue reading →

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Getting Married in a Baseball Stadium

Posted on May 16, 2024 by AndyDawkins
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  Getting Married in a Baseball Stadium [8th inning] Having so much fun dating, playing ball and getting into politics, I didn’t settle down until the age of 45.  There are lots of stories about my long-time partner, Ace (who … Continue reading →

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Being a Judge [ninth daily dose of Glass Ceiling Breaks – 2012]

Posted on May 15, 2024 by AndyDawkins
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I have very much enjoyed being a judge.  Many litigants in Magistrate Court are pro se, meaning without attorney representation.  I take particular pride in having litigants feel they’ve had a fair hearing.  I start each hearing saying:               “ . … Continue reading →

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Glass Ceiling FINALLY Breaks [eighth daily dose of Glass Ceiling Breaks – 2006]

Posted on May 14, 2024 by AndyDawkins
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Two Thousand and Six (2006) started with nothing but glass ceilings.  We had a new Mayor who wanted to start with a new cabinet, so I lost my job with the City.  Starting over as a store-front attorney put my stomach … Continue reading →

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