From termination to a new perspective: How a chance meeting during a holiday helped resolve a conflict with a former employer

and the inevitable fall of empires.

“How fitting,” I whispered to myself.

“Oh, look at this!” Eleanor exclaimed, entering first. She was greeted with enthusiastic applause from the waiting family members who had arrived in the second van.

One by one, everyone moved toward the large round table I had specified. It was a table that should have seated thirteen.continue reading …