We tend to become experts when the game is on the line. While we may not be involved in the inner workings of a masterful game plan, the critic in us rears its ugly head as we solve the problems of the world from the comfort of our 'La-z-boy.' It is … [Read more...]
Trainer Pain
October 3, 2014 by
3 sets of 4 separate exercises in sequence — 40 seconds on, 20 seconds to rest. 3 times over. Are you kidding me? My personal trainer, Alex, takes particular pride in working me hard, as if he enjoys watching me in pain, to the point of total … [Read more...]
Rejection Hurts
September 29, 2014 by
Alex was turned down for admission to a doctoral program. The sting visible in his face and his psyche. I recall the day I got six — yes six — rejection letters for admission to my PhD program in in one day. Almost as if the mail clerk was collecting … [Read more...]
Reciprocity Gone Awry
September 25, 2014 by
The United States has immigration reciprocity agreements with foreign countries that facilitate travel, or create massive bottlenecks. There is the relatively common reciprocal stance based on mutual disrespect. I applied for a visa for Brazil and … [Read more...]
