“Would you like your biryani hot or with the regular spice?”   Life instantly reminded me to leave my bravado at...

The Lebanese restaurant was highly rated.  When we arrived, we were surprised to find that it lacked internal seating.  If one wanted...

I look at the boss’s office, a blunt example of idealism meeting reality.  It carried the scars and stains from being...

The office was fundamental, basic, and utilitarian.  Oil, filters, and broken-down furniture dominated.  It was grimy and dirty, more from wear and...

For many competitors, the usual outcome is not winning.  They may have brought their best.  They may have looked competitive, putting everything...

Walking is, for me, often an adventure of looking up, ahead, to my left, and to my right.  I love being...

Even the most accomplished chefs wait until they have tasted a dish to react.  Yes, the plating may be a fantastic...

In the dim light, depending on my line of sight, it was hard to be sure which image was real.  Straight...