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Jennifer's avatar

Hi Scott! Our good friend, GC, told me that you had a Substack. Loved this article. I wish that I had had your concise words of wisdom a few years ago when my sons headed off to school. I look forward to reading Meandering Tour regularly! Oh - and I am still loving my Peloton! I hope retirement continues to treat you well.

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Scott Sherman's avatar

Jennifer, Thanks for your kind note. I can still send you a few wallet cards; it's never too late. And I'm pleased to hear the Peloton is treating YOU well. Best, Scott

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Susan Foster-Garner's avatar

Scott!!! Oh my goodness how lucky I feel to have found your Substack. My oldest son is heading to college in a few short months so I’ve already sent your words of wisdom to him with a particular highlight on items #8 and the bonus suggestion. 💕. What a fascinating idea to send our kids out into the world with a handy reference card in case they forget any of the sage parenting advice they were surely listening to we’ve been doling out for the last 18 years. My husband and I may need to steal this concept from you - imitation is the finest form of flattery, right?

BTW, I was trying to explain to my son and husband how I knew you and how much I learned from you in a short amount of time at TRP and why they should listen to your advice and it brought back good memories. You really inspired me a ton and I consider myself lucky to have had the opportunity to see you in action wheeling and dealing doing what you do best - spinning stories and closing deals. I hope retirement is treating you well and keep writing! Best, Susan Foster-Garner

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Scott Sherman's avatar

Oh my, Susan. What a lovely note. Thanks for your kind words. Steal away; I'd be honored. In fact, if you private message me your mailing address, I'll send you a stack of wallet cards. (Maybe I should open an online merch shop.) If you have any friends and family who might be interested in my Substack, they can subscribe FOR FREE here:

scottsherman946212.substack.com/subscribe

Wishing you well in these turbulent times,

Scott

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CapeJ's avatar

This edition of Meandering Tour was very erudite

It made my good eye hurt (to quote Sammy Davis, Jr.)

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Scott Sherman's avatar

Thanks, JC.

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D Emeott's avatar

Excellent advice and analysis, Scott. How I wish my kids had the benefit of a father like you. Luckily, they had my Dad, who imparted similar wisdom. My son is following my life rules well, but a laminated wallet card would be a blessing.

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Scott Sherman's avatar

Donna, That's so touching. Appreciate the feedback. I'll put some wallet cards in the mail, if you give me your address offline.

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Bryan Levy's avatar

I tell my kids (students) whenever the opportunity allows “no pills, no powders, no needles, don’t drive drunk or drive with anyone who does.” I think they mostly listen, unless I tell them not to get high before school. That’s a losing battle.

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Scott Sherman's avatar

Yikes. At least you're holding the line on some fronts. Let me know if you need some wallet cards.

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James Fiore's avatar

I'll take a wallet card and a laminated Alcohol and Drug Education sheet. I won't need them for a few more years, but they'll come in handy!

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Scott Sherman's avatar

Done. Send me your mailing address offline.

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Susan Bolotin's avatar

Baby Theodore already has Meandering Tour's number ...

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Scott Sherman's avatar

Testing again.

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Scott Sherman's avatar

Are you somehow notified when I reply here?

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John Tennis 's avatar

Footnotes reminded me too much of 30 years of reading cases so skipped. Glad I turned in my license upon retirement. Almost ashamed of my profession after seeing these big law firms cave to Trump. Keep up the good work. The research is amazing.

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Scott Sherman's avatar

Thanks, John. I appreciate your ongoing encouragement. And yes, I had some PTSD when I was writing the notes. By the way, if you care to share my Substack with others -- for free, of course -- the best link is:

scottsherman946212.substack.com/subscribe

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Richard E's avatar

I am in desperate need of some wallet cards😜, willing to treat for lunch for small quantity

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Scott Sherman's avatar

Done. No lunch necessary, but would be pleased to meet you.

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Jeff Wagner's avatar

Let the Data Analytics person stay on vacation.

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Jeff Wagner's avatar

Yes, too many words. Your fans (speak for yourself) need more "powerpoints", wallet cards, and corkboard post-its. REALLY.

Can you "post" in a downloadable form?

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Scott Sherman's avatar

Fair enough. I'll try to write shorter next week. And more visual aids, you're saying?

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Jeff Wagner's avatar

Hand Raised

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Katie Haines DiMieri's avatar

Did you use your Bluebook for the citations? 😉

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Scott Sherman's avatar

I wish I could find my copy. Did I do a reasonable job? Thanks for reading. Scott

RES IPSA LOQUITOR

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Katie Haines DiMieri's avatar

I haven’t opened mine since I was on my law school journal so it looked great to me!

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