She Took Me to the Hallway to Explain My “Place”

mention your foundation to Eleanor because the family naming discussion was sensitive, and we didn’t know whether there would be overlap.”

“Overlap,” Eleanor repeated. “That’s one word for it.”

I almost pitied her then.

Almost.

The Stage

By 9:10, the ballroom lights had dimmed and coffee service had begun.

Martin stood near the podium shuffling note cards continue reading …