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Son, You’re a Better Man Than I

Trust does not and cannot exist in the absence of authenticity.  A pseudo-trust may exist temporarily due to circumstances of expediency.  In the long run, however, this pseudo-trust is worn down and no amount of bribery, cajoling or rewarding can … Continue reading

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“We use each other”

Picture a busy restaurant during the lunch rush.  It’s in an old, industrial section of Charlotte in the mid-1970’s south.  Noisy, the smell of well-used grease, a feeling of “I don’t want to see this kitchen”, is pervasive.  But Arno … Continue reading

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