The Golden Hour
{Originally published on Lawyer Mama}
In photography, the best shots usually come with the best light:
shortly after sunrise and the hour before sunset. At this time of day,
everything looks magical. Everything looks beautiful. The light
diffuses the world with warmth and a special ethereal glow. Everything
is simple and clear for one. magical. hour. every day. The golden hour.
Because I am not a morning person, my golden hour is the hour before sunset.
I spend my day at the office focusing on facts, analysis, crafting
legal arguments. I deal with petty office politics, avoid those I
don’t care for, and court favor with those I do. I attend committee
meetings and client meetings and depositions and hearings. I write
briefs, pleadings and professional articles. I take client calls and
conference calls. I scour contracts for loopholes and alternative
language.
My day is added up in 6 minute increments and ruthlessly accounted
for. I can tell you how much time I spend in the bathroom or getting
tea every day.
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