A Simple Yes Would Have Done I, and It Did_I Found Myself in Paris_Like Two Ships_The Interpreter
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A Simple Yes Would Have Done I, and It Did
Why did I not say ‘yes’ so long ago? Why did I say, ‘I don’t know’? It immediately took negative effect, causing Henry to turn and walk quickly away, cursing under his breath the words still discernible, and slamming the door once he had left the room. If I had said ‘yes,’ my life would have been so different from the way that it is now.. Instead of my finding and losing a long knotty string of commitment fearing boyfriends as I did in my late teens and in my twenties, I would be happily married to the recently elected mayor of town, a man who still looks strikingly handsome 15 years after h...
I Found Myself in Paris
I found myself in Paris after a whirlwind of drama back home. I was free and so damn happy. Warm winds blew my hair as I walked along the famous lock bridge. I stopped in the middle and looked out at the layers of buildings, roads and water around me. Just as I looked up, a pair of blue eyes caught mine as he passed by. My heart jumped in my chest. With a lock still in my hand, I followed him with my eyes. He looked back after a few steps and gifted me with a second glimpse of those radiant eyes. I walked on, I wanted to see everything. I had always wanted to see Paris and I was finally here...
Like Two Ships
The spring winds rush down the streets of New York City, blowing up dirt and sand everywhere. I hold my head down to keep the dust out of my eyes while trying not to walk into other people doing the same. I reach my favorite breakfast spot and pull hard against the door. I struggle inside as the owner laughs, “Windy enough for ya, Mr. McGee?” I dust my shoulders and the front of my jacket as I sit at the counter. The rotating stool screeches in protest.The owner Benny removes a dirty plate and wipes the counter clean. “What will it be, Mr. McGee?”I smile at him. “I’ll have a cup of coffee, a...
The Interpreter's Secret Talent: A Business Meeting Turned Stand-Up Comedy Show
The boardroom was abuzz with excitement as the international business meeting got underway. At the head of the table sat Mr. Thompson, the CEO of a major pharmaceutical company, flanked by his team of executivwww.onedoor.cces. Across from them sat the representatives from their Chinese partners, including Mr. Chen, the CEO of a successful biotech firm. As the meeting began, the professional interpreter, a middle-aged woman with a no-nonsense demeanor, stood up to begin translating for the Chinese delegates. At first, everything seemed to be going smoothly. The interpreter dutifully conveyed the words of the...