…to only go this far
Speaking of advice, a friend asked me to go with her to court to help her with a case she was involved in.
Well, a case she had to restart because of things way outta her control.
I’m not a court attorney but I know enough to at least tell her where to go and what to say.
We all need help finding our way, sometimes.
It’s good to have a friend during those times.
To this end, we went down to the courthouse the other day.
Me: I used to come here with my buddy Steele when we were both clerking for the same judge.
Her: That was a while ago.
Me: A lifetime ago, really.
The building directly in the center of the main picture is where Alison and I got married.
Now that feels like several lifetimes ago.
Going to court in NYC is a bit like going on a scavenger hunt, because, invariably, you gotta go to several different offices and speak with different people to get anything done.
While she didn’t get to accomplish everything that she intended that day, she got a bit closer to her ultimate goal, which is always a positive.
Afterward, we walked over to Chinatown to get some lunch – Taiwanese food over at Taiwan Pork Chop House.
Her: I never realized how close the courts are to Chinatown.
Me: That’s why there are so many lawyers that have lunch there.
Along the way, ran into not one but two Scenic Fights fans.
The first one was on the train ride down there.
Him: Excuse me, but do I know you? You look super familiar.
Me: Do you watch Scenic Fights?
Him: Yes!
The second was after we were done with court and went to Chinatown to get food.
Stuart: I love Scenic Fights!
Me: OMG, will you take a picture with me?
Him: Sure!
In the end, my friend didn’t get everything done that she wanted to get done, but it was a (good) start.
Court stuff is difficult, for sure.
But all difficult things are overcome, as long as you start – it’s the starting that usually the hardest part.
Her: Thanks for coming.
Me: Happy to help, although I’m not sure I did much.
Her: You did – we have a contact now and a plan.
Me: That’s more than you had before.
Her: Absolutely.
She didn’t come this far to only go this far.
Location: earlier today, a rooftop with Ricky and the Firecracker
Mood: fatty-fat-fat
Music: Knee deep in a muddy trench (Spotify)
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