The Cycle

I feel like I've just hit for the cycle, won the trifecta, or (insert your sports metaphor here): horrible cold, internet down, computer network on the fritz, and three major projects to get through the door by Thursday. We think we've narrowed down the computer issues to a combination of lightning strike/power surge from this weekend and Norton Anti-virus gumming up the works. Light blogging to follow for a few days while we get caught up -- I'm writing this from home now -- but more big news on the next three Five by Fives (or is that Fives by Five) when I return.

One little rant first, today I went to McDonald's (I know it's bad for me, but I was in a hurry) and ordered some Chicken McNuggets. I asked for an extra sauce packet like I always have, and the helpful cashier told me that the McDonald's is under new ownership and he would have to charge me extra for it. Now, I'm not a "regular" there, but I eat at this McDonald's about once every two weeks. What a short-sighted business decision. I'm not going back.

If you are a lawyer, do you charge "extra" for copies, postage, or other things? When you clients get your bill for hundreds (or thousands) of dollars and see a $3.70 charge for postage for 10 letters, or $15.00 for copies, I bet they feel a lot like I did today.