I was flying United on my way to New York, via LA. I’d splurged this time and flown First Class. I was only going to be there 2 days and nights. So, getting some shut eye on the flight was important. It was my son’s graduation from Princeton University New Jersey. He had been there for four years, studying Law and Finance. I was horribly excited to see him; it had been over six months. Oh, we vid called each other at leas...

It was new years eve. I was in my home town and had been invited to a party by some good friends, Matt and Shaz. I had known them for years; as they were swing dancers and often attended dance events, when my jazz band played. I also knew them through gym. They were both personal trainers. It was to be yet another 40+ degree day and no doubt a balmy night. I arrived at "beer o'clock" and helped set up. A marque in the fro...