Emery Law Office - March 2021

Emery Law Office - March 2021

MARCH 2021

OUR OFFICE IS MOVING!

FROM MAY 1ST ON, FIND US AT KADEN TOWER

s you probably guessed from the title of this article, I have big news to share this month! As of May 1 (or maybe even earlier!), Emery Law Office will officially move from our current home at 4610 Outer Loop to the sixth floor of Kaden Tower at 6100 Dutchmans Lane. I’m incredibly excited to move into a space with a little more breathing room in one of the most iconic buildings in Louisville. WilliamWesley Peters, a student and protégé of the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed Kaden Tower, and it’s one of my favorite Louisville landmarks! For at least two years, I’ve known Emery Law Office would need to find a new home. Our space at 4610 Outer Loop has five separate spaces for workers, and we have eight people on staff! That means that before COVID-19 hit, we were packed into the office like a school of happy sardines with multiple

desks in some rooms. Then, when the pandemic arrived, things really got hairy.

To keep everyone safe, we shifted the whole team around so everyone could have their own socially distanced work space, and people who couldn’t squeeze into the office safely started working from home. For months, I dreamed about a bigger office building that would accommodate everyone who wanted to work in person. I was like one of those little girls in the movies daydreaming about a big holiday celebration — I wanted to have my whole office family back together again! As much as I appreciate Zoom, it can’t quite create the same camaraderie as working side-by-side in an office every day. In our new space, we’ll be able to have that and room to grow. It feels like kismet that I get to make this announcement in March, which also happens to be National Optimism Month. I’ve always been an optimist, and so far, 2021 has been fulfilling my

biggest dreams: January was my first full month as a grandma (I’ve been plotting my next visit to Hannah all month), and now Emery Law Office is moving and growing. We’re planning to make one or two new hires this month in addition to the big move. Looking forward, I can’t wait to see what the rest of this year brings. I know some people’s hopes for the year have already started to tarnish, but I’m not letting mine dim! I’m going to keep working hard and moving toward my goals with the next big leap in mind. After all, as bestselling author Jenny Han once wrote, “Looking on the bright side never killed anybody.” Our physical address is changing on May 1 (or earlier — we'll send you a postcard with the final date!), but in the meantime, you can reach my team and me at the same phone number and web address as always.

“FOR MONTHS, I DREAMED ABOUT A BIGGER OFFICE BUILDING THAT WOULD ACCOMMODATE EVERYONE WHO WANTED TO WORK IN PERSON. I WAS LIKE ONE OF THOSE LITTLE GIRLS IN THE MOVIES DAYDREAMING ABOUT A BIG HOLIDAY CELEBRATION — I WANTED TO HAVE MY WHOLE OFFICE FAMILY BACK TOGETHER AGAIN!”

Wishing you a month full of optimism,

-Melissa Emery

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WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS ...

Scrub the Microwave

L emons don’t just add a tart flavor to your favorite desserts or cool you down in a refreshing drink on a hot summer day. In addition to bold flavors, lemons also have powerful cleaning properties. Their acidity and oils cut through grease and can sanitize many of your household items. The best place to clean with a lemon is in the kitchen. For the microwave, simply juice a whole lemon into a bowl of water, then plop the used peels into the bowl. Microwave the mixture for a few minutes, let the bowl cool before removing it, then wipe away the grease in the microwave. You can also use this method for your oven.

For odor-blocking properties, you can use a lemon as an air freshener. Leave half of a lemon in your refrigerator to trap and block potential smells and toss old lemon rinds down the garbage disposal. Run the disposal to clean the blades and freshen up the sink. As for your kitchen tools, don’t toss them out without trying this lemon trick first. Start by sprinkling salt on a wooden cutting board, then slice a lemon in half. Using half the lemon (flesh- side down) like a sponge, scrub the board really well. Wipe and remove the leftover lemon juice and rinse the board before using it again. Not only will the board appear cleaner, but it also won’t smell as bad, and the bacteria will be gone. You

can also use this method to polish dining ware, spruce up copper, and even remove stuck-on food from plates. Now, here’s the real secret: Once you master kitchen cleaning a la lemon, you can use these same principles to clean other parts of your house. For example, salt and lemon can be used to scrub grimy sinks and faucets, while a few squeezes of lemon juice in a cup of water makes an excellent cleaning solution for mirrors and windows. You can even make your own reusable cleaning spray by fermenting lemon peels — and the peels of other citrus fruits — in white vinegar for two weeks. Remove the peels after two weeks and spritz the mixture over surfaces you need to clean!

OUR TEAM SHARES THE BEST PARTS OF THEIR SPRING WILL YOU TAKE OUR OPTIMISM CHALLENGE?

Chris Cobb Intake Specialist

Did you know there are health benefits to thinking positive? According to the Mayo Clinic, optimistic people live longer, have lower rates of stress and depression, have healthier hearts, and can even fight off the common cold better than Debbie Downers. If you want to take advantage of those benefits, Johns Hopkins Medicine has a few suggestions for you. Try smiling more, reframing bad situations (e.g., enjoying your favorite songs while you’re stuck in traffic), building strong relationships, and taking action when you come up against a problem. All these tactics will help you keep your worries at bay. Here at Emery Law Offices, we try to stay upbeat every day and take a positive approach to our cases. And since March is National Optimism Month, we’re cranking up our rose-colored glasses to 11! Here are just a few things our team is looking forward to this spring. Kristen Hawthorne Paralegal I am looking forward to my parents’ apple orchard opening this fall in Central Illinois. They have spent all of the pandemic building the barn, installing a kitchen, and setting it up. I can’t wait to see it all finished and full of people (pending COVID-19).

Chris’s new pup, Chai!

I am optimistic about the new dog we got on Jan. 29. She is a beagle/bulldog mix, also called a beable, and her name is Chai, like the tea! Libby Thorngate Administrative Assistant I’m feeling optimistic because my husband and I just bought our first house!

Joel Franklin Attorney I feel optimistic about the fact that spring is coming. I’m looking forward to better weather and more daylight. So, what are you feeling optimistic about? This month, our Optimism Challenge for you is simple: Every day when you catch yourself worrying, think of something you’re excited about. By the end of the month, you just might boost your health and immune system! To prove that you’ve joined the challenge, post today’s good news on our Facebook page at Facebook.com/ EmeryLawOffice/ . We can’t wait to hear what’s keeping your chin up.

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HAVE A LAUGH!

KICK THE POST- WRECK BLUES TO THE CURB

4 Ways to Ease Your Recovery After an Auto Accident

ENGLISH GROUND BEEF PASTIES

R ecovering from an accident is a slow, frustrating, and tedious process, but we have good news: According to scientific research, you can speed things up simply by cultivating a positive mindset. If you believe you’ll recover, odds are you will! That probably sounds too good to be true, but a survey of 16 studies found that an optimistic outlook has physical benefits. Patients with a positive view of their recoveries got back on their feet more quickly than people who were negative or scared — and this held true for all kinds of conditions, from lower back pain to heart surgery. A study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association also found that “people who had a positive attitude toward aging were 44% more likely to recover from disability than those with a more negative attitude.” Incredible, right? If you or someone you know wants to seize those benefits, these four methods can help you stay positive. 1. Take control of the process. Don’t leave your recovery entirely up to the doctor. When you’re at home, try pushing yourself a little bit more every day. Take a walk in the fresh air or do some recommended exercises. It will feel good to be proactive, and every action will bring you closer to the life you want. 2. Pick up a new hobby. Instead of dwelling on the fact that the hobbies you loved before are off-limits, use your recovery as a springboard to try something new! If you can’t run or dance, try your hand at watercolor painting or cross-stitch; perhaps read a book you were too busy to check out before. 3. Do something nice for a friend. When Tom, a past receptionist at Emery Law Offices, felt down about his health issues, he channelled those emotions into helping others. To try his method, reach out to a friend or family member and ask how you can help them. If you follow through, you’ll improve their mindset and yours. 4. Hire an experienced lawyer. Last but not least, hiring a lawyer is one of the best things you can do for your mental health in recovery. We can take the stress of the legal battle off your shoulders and let you focus on healing.

In lieu of corned beef this year, try this spin on authentic English pasties — savory pockets of pastry dough stuffed with seasoned ground beef.

INGREDIENTS

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3/4 lb ground beef

1 medium onion, diced

2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry dough

1 tsp dried parsley

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 cup beef broth (as needed)

DIRECTIONS

Inspired by AllRecipes.com WE WANT YOU TO THINK OF US AS YOUR LAW FIRM. If you have a legal matter that needs attention, let us know. If we can’t handle the matter, we will refer you to a firm that can. Please feel free to refer us to your friends and family for their legal needs. We welcome the opportunity to help. 1. Preheat your oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, and potatoes. 3. Roll out the pastry dough into roughly 10-inch circles or squares. 4. Spoon 1/2 of the beef mixture onto each sheet of dough, then top the mixture with parsley, salt, and pepper. 5. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pinching each pasty shut and tucking in both ends. 6. Transfer the pasties to the prepared baking sheet, then cut several small slits in each pasty for ventilation. Bake for 45 minutes. 7. Remove the pasties from the oven and reduce the heat to 350 F. Spoon 1 tsp beef broth into each slit, then bake for an additional 15 minutes. 8. Serve and enjoy!

When you’re ready to take the fourth step, call our team or point your loved one in our direction. We’re here to help!

-Melissa

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OUR OFFICE IS MOVING TO KADEN TOWER! 1

THE BEST CLEANING TOOL CAN BE FOUND IN YOUR KITCHEN

WILL YOU TAKE OUR OPTIMISM CHALLENGE? 2

HOW TO KICK YOUR POST-WRECK BLUES TO THE CURB

ENGLISH GROUND BEEF PASTIES 3

A MATCH MADE IN CORNMEAL BATTER HEAVEN 4

CORN DOGS AND BASKETBALL

It’s no coincidence that National Corn Dog Day is March 20 — the third Saturday of the month. This day is traditionally the first Saturday of March Madness, otherwise known as the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship. But wait. What do corn dogs and a basketball tournament have to do with one another? AN AMERICAN TRADITION

Oregon and eventually the rest of the country. It’s likely that people just heard about it from friends and family and thought it was a great idea.

The corn dog, like basketball, is an American creation. In the 1920s, the creators toyed around with the idea of fried foods on a stick. They battered and fried everything from cheese to bananas, but it was the battered sausages that really stood out, and the corn dog was born. By the 1940s, the convenient creation had popped up at state fairs and drive-in restaurants all over the country. In 2012, in honor of the original Corn Dog Day, the then-governor of Oregon issued an official proclamation naming March 17 National Corn Dog Day in the state. Several companies jumped on the bandwagon as well, including Foster Farms (a maker of frozen corn dogs, among many other meat products) and the Pabst Brewing Company. While it’s not an “official” national day recognized by the U.S. Congress, it’s celebrated with thousands of events every March. And it’s grown beyond its U.S. roots. An article printed in The Oregonian in 2009 revealed that National Corn Dog Day parties have been celebrated on nearly every continent — including Antarctica!

Turns out, National Corn Dog Day has everything to do with March Madness. The “holiday” began in March 1992 when two Corvallis, Oregon, high school

students needed a snack while watching a basketball game. They got some corn dogs and called it

good. But somehow, this simple snack and sport pairing turned into something huge.

In fact, eating corn dogs while watching March Madness caught on like wildfire — and the teens didn’t even have Instagram to promote it! Though it’s not clear how, it spread across

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