Thirty-five years ago, when I entered law school, “ipso facto” – the Latin phrase meaning “the fact by itself” – was already my favorite.  I think I’d heard it on a Perry Mason episode long ago.  During my first year of law school the phrase became synonmous with me; I even wore it on a favorite shirt.  It seems an appropriate title for this blog, where I hope the facts by themselves will lead me and any readers to draw conclusions.  On the other hand, I will go beyond facts because I am as opinionated as anyone else.  So if you are so inclined, please join me here on a regular basis.