Ed Cottrell
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Thanksgiving Surprise
Two weeks ago, I lost my debit card, when I foolishly started a tab for only two drinks. The bartender gave my card to somebody else, who, of course, signed for a much larger tab (hence, I have a disputed charge to deal with, as well). So, I cancelled the card and ordered a new…
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In other news…
I went out for a couple drinks with some friends, and the yahoos at the bar gave my card to somebody else (who, of course, also failed to notice the name on the card). So, I cancelled the card. Now I have no debit card for the next week and a disputed charge, to boot.…
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Summer Jobs
I am very excited to announce that I will be spending next summer as a summer associate in the Houston offices of two great firms: Baker Botts and Fulbright & Jaworski.
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Apartment Life
The problem with apartment life is that you rapidly learn how true it is that some couples really do fight all the time…
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Absurdity
My phone is shorted out. My printer is shorted out. The local Verizon outlet doesn’t provide insurance replacements (or speak English). Office Depot won’t honor their insurance plan until the manufacturer warranty expires. I’m going to lose my mind. EDIT: I forgot to mention that the nearest Men’s Wearhouse had only 2 white shirts in…