Every group has one--an overbearing, troublemaking person who spoils conversations. At least covid allows us to stay above the fray, skipping gatherings, right? Not for long. Screens are here. So how to deal?

Long ago, when I thought about a career, I looked to my parents and considered being a writer, like my Dad. Despite encouragement form him, early on I didn't like what most would consider creative writing. I prefer speaking. However, in college one does