Strangers
On yet another business trip, I found myself sitting at the all-too-familiar bar of the Cascade Hotel. Its dark blue interior always seemed to draw me in and I was thankful for a place to hide from the rest of the world while still avoiding feeling alone. I love my job and the opportunities it provides, but it is far from conducive for a lasting personal life. I took a long sip from my drink, felt it burn its way down my...