Ten.One Thousand, Nine Hundred & Fifty-Four
In the dream, he argues with her about values.
Early morning calls. A quick wave of doubt.
I get to the office early. It is still raining, and the sky is gray. I set the meditation timer for five minutes.
She convinces me that we must keep the meeting.
I like this setup better.
Leftover tomato soup. I pull the crusts off of the pizza. I eat alone at my desk and read a book while I savor the warmth of the soup.
Rules…
“I coach what I believe.”
“To be a leader, you have to be brave.”
“Own it.”
“Mountain tops are small, and the air is thin.”
“Understand your audience.”
“Never be afraid to get fired.”
“Mistakes are inevitable, but don’t let them define you.”
“Everything depends on you, and when you start to think like that, everything is magic.”
“What is delayed is not denied.”
She asks me about my hair, but there is something so genuine and honest about the question that I am not bothered by it. We talk about fires, mudslides, and life in the valley. Also, I should be given a golf cart.
This is what I love about wine.
Friendship.
