Monday March 17th: Suitcase packed, and ready for a two-week adventure called book tour. On arrival at LaGuardia, I am quickly reminded that I am not of the Northeast anymore. While not unfriendly, the fellow who assigns taxicabs does his job efficiently but with a grim face and dismissive gestures. In Georgia, we would have…
Perhaps it is time to listen to Abraham Lincoln who paraphrased Jesus by stating: “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” All this back and forth between the left and right about who hacked whom and who is cozier with the Russians makes Vladimir grin from ear to ear. In the “good old days” The…
When I was in management, I made it a point to personally meet with every individual in my organization – probably not surprising for an ex spy to be curious….. Once the head count was over 200, it became quite a commitment of time, but it was well worth it. People have so many stories…
An Egregious Purchase – Shoes With Laces on One Side! Unfortunately, all the available funds could not buy an upgrade for my mother’s sense of fashion. She continued to fancy herself the plain Jane from the country. She persisted in dressing down, but worst of all, she still made sartorial decisions on my behalf. Thank…
