My daughter and her family recently entered a new phase of life: home ownership. She is a stay-at-home married mom with three adorable children (I am biased!). Her husband worked for a period after finishing his undergraduate degree, then spent five years completing his Ph.D. They rented homes until …
Dividing Line
I live in a multicolored world that is filmed in black-and-white. One is usually either ‘for’ or ‘against’ something, with little desire to envision the complexities of life. Humanity desires simplistic answers and quick solutions to some of the most vexing societal issues: homelessness, abortion, …
January
When I was employed, I disliked the month of January. I thoroughly enjoyed the December holiday season and the joy it brings. The week between Christmas and New Year’s was relaxing, with too much food and football. By the end of New Years Day, I started dreading going back to the office because I …
Two Sandwiches and Two Coffees
A few days ago, I read an article in the Financial Times dated October 15, 2023 (Citibank analyst dismissed for lying about meals expenses claim under €100 limit) about Szaboles Fekete, a senior analyst at Citibank (London). He and his partner went on a three-day business trip to Amsterdam. Fekete …