Tag: choice

I fully intended to catch some sleep.  The 4 am wake-up call had gotten to me.  AS I went through ...

In every story, there are layers.  When I started a new assignment a few months ago, I knew I did ...

A catastrophe is unfolding on the other wide of the world.  I watch, helpless to do anything with my hands.  ...

The river next to the farm was the perfect fishing place.  Two boys frequented its banks.  It was their hideaway ...

As the end of the year approaches, the “best of” lists are starting to find their way to our desktops.  ...

I listened as two old friends, long retired, talk of a moment in their childhood.  Near their homes was a ...

To say that we live in a confusing world is, for many, a blinding statement of the obvious. We are ...

The premise was a jazz club in Shanghai.  The reputation for great musicianship, wonderful music, and settings to match had ...

The day started early, far too early.  From the 4:30am alarm to the 5am conference call that lasted for two ...

I am currently working on a short-term assignment.  After the first few weeks, I have come to realize that I ...