"Frankly my dear..."

Clark Gable was cool. Of course much later in the film Gone With the Wind he DID give a damn about Scarlett but by then we'd forgiven him for giving in to his improbable love for her. He'd lost none of his dry wit, his cut and thrust or his persuasive ways. Those immortal words remain sincere.

My resignation from work took effect on Monday. My time ended more abruptly than anticipated but three things were proven baldly true;

1. I am not perfect

2. My conscience is clear

3. I do give a damn

Maybe that makes me a bad lawyer, that I actually care about my clients, my career, the decisions I make and my accountability. Some would say that it makes me a better one.

Either way, for the first time in a long time I am a lady of leisure. Or less glamourously, free to be a bum. This bum has a sentimental hankering for a family Christmas, a few vinos with some fantastic friends and the challenge to consume the contents of her pantry in less than 4 weeks. Does paprika go with custard powder? I might pass on that challenge.

To my learned friends- Nemo dat quad non habet - you can't give more than you've got.