Why is Gay Marriage a Hot Button Political Issue for 2012?

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | May 17, 2012

With all that we, as Americans, should be concerned about during the upcoming presidential elections, will someone please explain to me why same-sex marriage has become such a focal point?
Honestly, most Americans have reported that they don’t care either way if gay and lesbian couples marry.  In fact, most people agree that same-sex couples should [...]

If Elected President I Will…

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | May 10, 2012

Before the rumors get started, no, I’m not running for President.  My friends have joked that I’d make a great President for a variety of reasons (most of which I’m sure you’d rather not know) but honestly, I’m just not in a politicking sort of mood.
That said …
If I were to run for President, my [...]

Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | March 27, 2012

I was away on vacation last week and returned to the office yesterday.  I was not in a frying pan, as the title suggests — although I did eat a few meals that involved fried food.  As far as the into the fire part, well, there is fire to tonight’s post.  Intrigued?  Great.
I returned to [...]

Define Normal

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | February 23, 2012

I attended a fabulous performance of the Addams Family last night at the Bushnell. In one scene, daughter Wednesday was begging her family to act normal for one night in order not to scare away her finance’s family.   Grandma, who solves life’s problems with all sorts of mysterious potions, said in response, “define normal.”
Hmm.  [...]

Valentine’s Day Wishes

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | February 14, 2012

It seems rather inappropriate to blog about such fun topics as divorce and alimony given that today is Valentine’s Day, so I’ll refrain from doing so.  Instead, I’ll pass along my wish for this romantic holiday…
I wish that the good people of the United States of America would take a good look around and realize [...]

Farewell, 2011 … My 2012 Wish List

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | December 30, 2011

Today is the last work day of 2011 for me.  I’m rather grateful.  It has been a long year.  I’m ready for the new year to begin.
I’d post my new year’s resolutions for you to ponder but I quit making those darn things a long time ago.  I never kept them, anyway.  Nah, it just [...]

Cross At Your Own Risk

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | November 23, 2011

I’ve been at my new law office for a year (plus a few days) now and I must say that I enjoy walking to work.  It’s a great way to clear my head before the onslaught of crisis matters that I know will await me.  It’s also the only exercise I get (not counting having [...]

Winter Storm Alfred: Life Without Power

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | November 7, 2011

Day 1: Inconvenience.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., the power flickers then goes out. I hold my breath. It comes on again almost immediately, then flickers one last time and dies. I don’t know it at the time but it will be several days before I have the luxury of power.
I spend a [...]

A Class Reunion with a Twist

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | September 19, 2011

I’m a proud member of the George J. Penney High School class of 1978.  Yes, that makes me older right now than I’d care to admit.  It could be worse.  But I digress.
Penney High was the second high school to be built in the town where I grew up.  The first class graduated in 1965 [...]

It’s Friday!

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | September 9, 2011

Ah, at long last, Friday has arrived. I don’t know about you, but it’s been a long week for a “short” week. Um, the Labor Day holiday was this past Monday and I was off, thus the “short” week. During this short week, I can’t tell you how many fires were put [...]