Tomorrow is Constitution Day, commemorating the signing of the US Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. One fun way to celebrate is by checking out the activities and programs at the National Archives. On their website, you can even join the likes of James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and Benjamin Franklin by choosing to “sign” …
We at the Hamilton County Law Library would like to join the chorus of those wishing a very happy birthday to President William Howard Taft, born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 15, 1857. In 1926, President Taft was a judge on the bench in Hamilton County. Please enjoy his photo from the 1926 Bench-Bar Composite …
In celebration of the birthday of Harriet Beecher Stowe, we would like to share with you a few items in our digital collection. But, first, a little taste of history— On June 14, 1811, Harriet Elisabeth Beecher was born in Litchfield, Connecticut, to Lyman and Roxana Beecher. At the age of 21, Miss Beecher moved …
Friday—Feel Well: Emotional Well-Being Valuing emotions. Developing an ability to identify and manage emotions for health, to achieve goals, and to inform decisions. Seeking help for mental health when needed. How to participate in Well-Being Week today? It seems to be that “feeling well” is the culmination of all of the other aspects of well-being. …
Thursday—Connect: Social Well-Being Means building connection, belonging, and a reliable support network. It is contributing to our groups and communities. Below are some things you can do today to start building positive connections. How to participate in Well-Being Week today? For lawyers, so much time is dedicated to professional lives that it is nice to …
Wednesday—Engage and Grow: Career & Intellectual Well-Being Seeking personal satisfaction, continuous learning and growth in our professional and personal lives, and financial stability. Engaging in creative or intellectually challenging activities that foster ongoing development and monitoring cognitive wellness. How to participate in Well-Being Week today? One great way to learn and grow professionally is to …
Tuesday—Align: Spiritual Well-Being Cultivating a sense of meaning and purpose in work and life. Aligning our work and lives with our values, goals, and interests. How to participate in Well-Being Week today? Spiritual Well-Being can mean anything that helps you cultivate your purpose. As you can see from the IWIL materials, it can mean time …
Well Being Week in Law 2022 This year, the Hamilton County Law Library is participating in national Well-Being Week in Law, May 2-6, 2022. Well-Being Week in Law began in 2020 as an initiative of the Institute for Well-Being in Law. The Institute defines Well-Being in Law as “a continuous process in which we strive …
As our month of legally themed poetry comes to a close, we would like to leave you with considering Ira Joyce’s thoughts on what makes someone “A Successful Lawyer.” From The Lawyer’s Alcove: Poems by the Lawyer, for the Lawyer, and about the Lawyer, ed. by Ina Russelle Warren, available on HeinOnline.* *These benefits are …
“I came not here for fame, not yet for paltry gold;” Read More »
So, today, we thought we’d take a little flash back to one of the Earliest English poets—and, yes, Chaucer is writing in English! (Good luck!) From The Lawyer’s Alcove: Poems by the Lawyer, for the Lawyer, and about the Lawyer, ed. by Ina Russelle Warren, available on HeinOnline.* *These benefits are reserved for solo attorneys …
