Everyday, in my line of work, I wake up and judge myself by a number.  When that number is elevated, I get this feeling of safety, control, and permanence.  It washes over me like a warm bath.  But then a new day comes, and who knows what it brings.

On the surface these moments happen once a day, when in reality, they’re occurring all the time.  They serve as ...

He was “a friend of a friend”, new to town, and looking for work.  After we spoke, I realized I had no idea about the details of his story (e.g., Why did he leave a high paying job and a great city?  What did he love so much about Charleston that would make him take this risk?).  What I did know is that he was looking for employment, ...