"The Look"

The background of this blog, I had just arrived in Wyoming, specifically the Thunderhead Ranch. I was about to embark upon the best learning experience of my life, under the tutelage of a phenomenal teacher, attorney, and person., amongst talented staff and students. It was the first afternoon of Trial Lawyers College, led by the incomparable Gerry Spence.

All of the students, such as myself, got off of our planes, placed our luggage and bags in our room, then gathered in a room, known as the "big barn." It was a large area, capable of holding hundreds of people, for the class gathered, there were about 64 students, and many teachers/attorneys. We were subdivided into groups of 13, students and teachers together, and Mr. Spence, gave each group 1 hour, to elect a leader/Capt. This election was based upon discussion of each person in the group, and the specific subject was weakness.   Each person , was expected leave  to discuss their particular weakness, and the person with the most compelling weakness would win.

My group of 13 had many compelling stories, one of which I thought was particularly compelling. It was basically an Indian person who married a Puerto Rican woman. Marrying this woman outside the Indian religion, separated him from generations of his family. I felt that it took great courage to do this.

When my turn came up, I was the last of my group. I called my weakness, "The Look." I proceeded to explain the concept. "Do you know when you hear the voluptuous voice of the DJ on the radio. You picture a tall blond haired attractive woman or a tall redhead attractive woman, or whatever attracts you. When you see this person in person. She is but ugly. You quickly give her the look.
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You cannot help it, you are thinking how can such a beautiful voice be connected to such a beast. You do not mean to be, classless but you are blindsided."

Similarly, I stated, "I once walked around a corner, I saw an attractive woman who I exchanged  glances with, and it was obvious there was a mutual attraction. Then the next second, I had to take out my cane, in order to take my next step. I then got the look from the person. Looking back upon it, I gather she could not help it. I am sure she was thinking, why does such a young, athletic looking young man need a cane? I guess my weakness is that look."

A couple things I will add to this. In this contest, I had received more votes than any other person. I however, convinced everyone to vote for the Indian gentleman.

The Trial Lawyers College experience I would rank as one of my best accomplishments and performances right up there with achieving my Black Belt. To note , as to performances, I of course, am keeping it clean for the purposes of this blog.

One. For the road, "the real thing don't do the trick, you better make up something quick."

Jimmy