Heather versus the World

December 20, 2020

Legal Question: Kevin McAllister: Attempted Murderer or Hero?

This question comes from LeeAnn via direct message. “Would Kevin on ‘Home Alone’ get in legal trouble for setting all those booby traps? Or would he be let go with self-defense? Aren’t you allowed to protect your house? Can you… Continue reading

December 20, 2020

Postal Service

One of my biweekly rituals is to walk to the local post office and deposit envelopes containing stickers for Sinisterhood Patreon subscribers into the blue metal mailbox that sits out in the parking lot. I also go inside and check our P.O.… Continue reading

December 13, 2020

Legal Question: Enforceability of the Santa Clause

This question comes from Jamie via the submission form. “Is the Santa Clause legally enforceable? What steps could Tim Allen’s character have taken if he wanted to contest the spirit of Christmas?” Great question, Jamie. First, I want you to… Continue reading

December 13, 2020

Going Home

I went home to visit my mom for her birthday last weekend. As I drove down the street toward my childhood home, I noticed how different the neighborhood looked. None of the houses have been torn down. No buildings have… Continue reading

December 6, 2020

Legal Question: Back-to-Back Life Sentences

This question comes from Jackie B. via my Instagram DMs. “Hi Heather! I was watching Forensic Files, and I thought of a random question. What’s the difference between one life sentence versus two or three? If you’re already serving a… Continue reading

December 6, 2020

Starting New Stuff

I write stuff all the time and put it all over the place. Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Medium, and notes for the podcast. Plus my Morning Pages which no one even reads. The other day, I asked myself, Why do I write? Who is this for? Why do… Continue reading

October 11, 2020