Emery Law Office - May 2021

Emery Law Office - May 2021

MAY 2021

DERBY IS BACK, BABY!

HOW DERBY 2020 PUT 2019 IN PERSPECTIVE

M y younger daughter, Jessica, was born on May 5. This date has always been easy to remember for me because where I used to live in St. Louis it coincided with the holiday Cinco de Mayo (aka, time to go out for tacos and listen to mariachi music). When people asked about Jessica’s birthday, I told them “Oh, it’s Cinco de Mayo!” and that was the end of it — at least until I moved to Louisville. Here, the first time someone asked about my daughter’s birthday and I gave my Cinco de Mayo spiel, they said, “Cinco de what?” And when I said, “Oh, you know, May 5,” they replied, “Ahhh, you mean Derby!” That’s when I realized that, as Dorothy might say, I wasn’t in Missouri anymore. I was in Derby country! I went to my first derby in 2000 and was pleasantly surprised by the contrast to the other event our family used to attend: The Indy 500. For the Indy, we had to park three miles away from the track and pay $20–$40 for the privilege. Then, we hiked all the way there. Let me tell you, there’s nothing fun about waddling three miles while pregnant and carrying a cooler full of snacks! The event itself was always a good time, but in a rowdy, down-home sort of way. As you know, Derby is a much more elegant affair. There are no cutoff shorts to be seen, and people drink mint juleps, not cheap beer. The most “rowdy” behavior I ever saw at Derby happened the year a well-dressed couple in the box in front of us sipped on a few too many juleps. I’ll never forget the

moment when, at the end of the night, I looked down into the empty box to see something jiggling on a seat. After a long day of drinking, the woman had taken out her false breasts, set them on the chair, and left without them! I found myself recalling a lot of these Derby memories last year when the 2020 Derby was canceled because of COVID-19. Of course, they did eventually run the race, but it wasn’t the same without the attendees and pageantry. Honestly, I was so dejected about it that I didn’t even watch it on TV. I couldn’t tell you the name of a single horse! Instead, I reminisced about Derby 2019, which is ironic because at the time I was very disappointed with the weather. As you might remember, we had awful weather on Derby day two years ago. The day started out well because my husband, my daughter Jessica, and I all had great seats. Everyone was dressed up and looked lovely, and I had even made sandwiches and chips for us to snack on. Then, the rain started. It was pouring so hard we had to use trash bags to cover our hats and dresses, and we didn’t have a free hand to eat our soggy sandwiches. The weather was so icky that as soon as the race was over we booked it out of there and crawled into a restaurant looking like drowned rats. It’s humorous now, but at the time I was bummed out that the weather wasn’t cooperating on the one year we got to go to Derby in person and had such great seats! Still, if I’d known about what was in store for 2020, I think I would have been a little less critical of the rain. I probably would have tried to munch on my wet sandwich, watch the fashion show, and enjoy the day. Dave and I aren’t planning to attend Derby in person this year, but I’m thrilled it’s happening. Our whole team here at Emery Law Office will be vaccinated by Derby Day, too, and it really feels like things are getting back to normal. If you’re one of the lucky folks going to Derby 2021, I hope it’s everything it used to be! I’ll be watching on TV, and paying close attention to the outfits. I can’t wait to see how many ladies match their masks to their hats!

-Melissa Emery

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GET FIT WITH YOUR FAMILY

5 Easy Ways to Get Everyone Moving

M ay is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. As a parent, you probably know exercise is important for your children’s physical development. It helps build healthy bones, muscles, and joints and reduces the risk of developing diabetes and other diseases later in life. But did you know that physical activity also has many mental and behavioral health benefits? It’s been shown to improve children’s cognitive skills and concentration, boost their self-esteem, and reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. One of the best ways to encourage healthy behaviors in your children is by modeling them yourself. Studies have found that more than 80% of adolescents and adults are not getting enough aerobic activity, showing that children often follow

2. Have a dance party. Clear some space in the living room, make a playlist with everyone’s favorite tunes, and boogie down for as long as you have the energy. 3. Turn chores into games. Dirt has invaded from outer space and must be eliminated. Set the scene with your kids, grab your tools, and get to work removing the enemy while having fun. 4. Incorporate simple exercises into screen time. Start by making up fun names for exercises like situps or jumping jacks. Then, challenge each other to see who can do the most during your favorite show’s commercial breaks. 5. Get fit in the great outdoors. Cleaning up the yard, planting and maintaining a garden, or just running around outside are all great ways to get in more movement.

in their parents’ footsteps and that exercising together can benefit everyone.

You may be thinking it’s hard enough just to get yourself to the gym, but Stephen Virgilio, author of “Active Start for Healthy Kids,” encourages parents not to limit themselves to traditional forms of exercise. Instead, think of exercise more broadly as “leading an active lifestyle.” And remember that exercise can be fun and a great way to get in more family time.

Here are five easy ways to incorporate more movement into your family’s day.

1. Create a walking ritual. Start walking around the neighborhood before or after dinner each night. Aim for a 20-minute stroll.

HOWWILL YOU COMMEMORATE THE RACE? OUR TEAM CELEBRATES DERBY IN STYLE!

As we write this, Derby is just around the corner, and anticipation is high in our office. Now that we’re all vaccinated, we’re looking forward to picking up the Derby traditions we missed out on last year and spending the day with our family and friends!

Lorie Fullerton Paralegal My tradition for the Kentucky Derby is dressing up, going to Kentucky Oaks, and having a Kentucky Oaks Lily in the collector glass. I’ve collected a glass for every year I have been!

In years past, when Melissa hasn’t made it to Derby in person (read more about her 2019 experience on Pg. 1), she and Dave have attended Derby parties. They always enjoy dressing up, mingling with friends, and drawing the names of “their” horses out of a hat in exchange for a few bucks. In 2010, they even won the pot! That may be in the cards again this year. To pass the time until we find out, we asked the rest of our team about their favorite Derby activities. Kiarah Ross Legal Assistant My favorite Derby activity is enjoying cookouts with my family and friends!

Libby Thorngate Operations Manager

I'm not from Kentucky originally, so Derby Day is often just another Saturday for me. I do love Derby pie, though! How will you celebrate Derby this year? If you take photos, we’d love to see them! Post your memories to our Facebook page at Facebook. com/EmeryLawOffice/ and follow us there to see what the rest of our readers are up to.

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HAVE A LAUGH!

BARKS FROM BELLA

EASY & HEALTHY GREEN RICE This rice recipe is perfect for getting your kids to eat their greens without realizing it! INGREDIENTS

Run, Friends! Run!

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1 cup tightly packed spinach leaves 1 cup tightly packed kale leaves, stems removed

Every year when the weather gets warm and the yard makes my paws muddy, Melissa and Dave start saying this new word, “Derby.” At first, I didn’t know what it meant. Is it a treat? A good place, like the park? A bad place, like the vet? I didn’t get it until, one day, I heard a lady on the talking box in the living room say the word, too. When I looked, I saw horses running! Then I knew what to do. I have two horse friends and two mule friends who live next door. We have a great time running up and down the fence together. I barked at Al and Mystic, the horses, about Derby and they told me all about it. It turns out it’s a big, fancy horse race! All of the horses run in a circle and the winner gets covered in a whole bunch of flowers. Wow!

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1 1/2 cups vegetable stock 2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 cup yellow onions, finely diced 1/2 cup green peppers, diced

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1 cup long-grain white rice

DIRECTIONS

1. In a blender, purée spinach and kale with vegetable stock, coconut milk, and salt. Set aside. 2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, sauté onions and peppers in olive oil until soft. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. 3. Stir in rice and cook and toast for 1–2 minutes before adding the blended mixture. Increase heat to bring to a boil. 4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid has evaporated, 15–20 minutes. 5. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Al and Mystic said they’re too old for Derby, and so did the donkeys, who Melissa calls “Big Ears 1” and “Big Ears 2.” (I know their real names, but I'm not telling — teasing them with “Big Ears” is too funny!) Still, I thought we should do something to celebrate the big race.

“Come on, guys!” I barked. “Let’s run!”

So, we ran up and down, and I made sure to run Al and Mystic a few extra loops just so they could pretend they were Derby horses after all. They were pooped afterward, but I think they still appreciated it. I don’t know what Melissa and Dave will do for Derby, but I hope Grandma and Grandpa Tallent come over and bring my friend Sadie. Maybe if I’m lucky, they’ll eat some fancy human food and Grandpa will make a fried egg for me just like he does for Sadie. I’ll keep my paws crossed!

Inspired by 101Cookbooks.com

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Have a fun Derby, everyone, and wish my horse friends luck.

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INSIDE

DERBY IS BACK, BABY! 1

5 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR FAMILY’S FITNESS

HOW THE EMERY LAW TEAM CELEBRATES DERBY 2

BELLA GETS READY FOR DERBY

GREEN RICE RECIPE 3

THE BET THAT SPAWNED THE FILET-O-FISH SANDWICH 4

THE BET THAT SPAWNED THE FILET-O-FISH SANDWICH

INSIDE THE MCDONALD’S HISTORY BOOKS

Every day, 68 million people dine under the iconic golden arches of McDonald’s. If you’re one of them, then you’re probably intimately familiar with one of the most famous offerings on the menu after the McRib and the Big Mac: the Filet-O-Fish Sandwich. This bestselling entree looks simple enough. It features a fried square of wild-caught fish nestled under a slice of American cheese and a smear of tartar sauce. But it has a contentious history. In fact, Ray Kroc, the owner of McDonald’s who was immortalized in the 2016 movie “The Founder,” didn’t want the fishy offering on the menu. It ended up there anyway for one of the oldest reasons in the world: Kroc lost a bet. The story starts back in 1962 in Cincinnati, Ohio. That year, an enterprising McDonald's franchisee named Lou Groen had a problem. His customer base was largely Catholic and abstained from

eating meat on Fridays (not to mention during Lent!), and they weren’t buying enough burgers to keep his restaurant afloat. According to the Smithsonian Magazine, on Fridays, Groen pulled in just $75 per day. To combat that lack of sales, he masterminded a beef-free option, and the Filet-O- Fish Sandwich was born. The problem came when Groen pitched the entree to Ray Kroc. The founder didn't approve. In a 2006 interview with Business Courier, Groen recalled Kroc’s reaction: “You’re always coming up here with a bunch of crap!” he said. “I don’t want my stores stunk up with the smell of fish.” But at the end of the day, Kroc’s motivation was profit. So the two men made a bet. On Good Friday in 1962, select McDonald's would put both the Filet-O-Fish and a different meatless option, the pineapple-centric Hula Burger, on their menus. The entree that sold the best would stick around.

Since you’ve probably dined on a Filet-O-Fish and never heard of Hula Burger, you can guess what happened. Groen sold 350 Filet-O-Fish sandwiches. And Kroc? Well, he moved just six Hula Burgers. Fishy smell or not, the filet was there to stay. Want to read up on more fast-food capers? Pick up the book “Drive-Thru Dreams: A Journey Through the Heart of America's Fast-Food Kingdom” by Adam Chandler. His KFC stories will blow your mind.

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