Dramatic Moment

Suddenly, a drum beat starts. An electric guitar joins in. This feels like the signal of a dramatic moment. But the music fades just as quickly as it appeared as the car with

Airplane Drinks

Can I have a Chardonnay? We have white wine. Is that okay? Yes. [Handing passenger plastic cup of white wine] Is that too full? No, it’s fine. Another passenger wanted a less

Celebrity Spokesperson

I've never worked for a brand where we hired a high-priced celebrity spokesperson, so I don't know the scale of how much it costs. But it's hard

Hot Water and Cold Air

Slowly, gently, I submerged my body in the tub. The hot water caused my skin to tingle. It almost burned, but not quite. The water level prevented me from completely sliding underwater. The

Dreamy Processing

I had long, complicated dream—aren't they really all that way?—that had something to do with the destruction of a city. It could have been a natural disaster, a war