Jared forwent the old answer of ferthu hal, health to thy ferth as the geist or spirit was known in the old tongue, and answered with, “I am well Fr...ancois and thou?” “Vengaia hath again filled our skeps with food.” He paused and led Jared away from the wagon to chat alone as Erika and the children drew near. Jared quickly marked that Francois brooked words from the shamed tongue, “The Matriarchs are concerned about Begum.” Begum was the oldest femella, as young femelles without consorts were. I was enjoying my beer when all of sudden I felt a tap on my shoulder, and girls’ voice: “Excuse me! Can I sit here and have a drink with you?” she asked. I was a bit in shock! This girl wanted to have drink with me! It was something I wouldn’t’ miss! And getting over anxiety I finally managed to say “Yes, I would love that” I bought us both drinks and we made small talk. I found out her name was Selena and that she had just moved here from New Orlean. After a few drinks she said:“All week at. They promised to come to me for a feminine perspective on how they feel. I explained the delicate balancing act that you were probably doing, and now I’m sure of it. I think you have an interesting problem on your hands. Analytics isn’t going to solve this one, for any of you. Any solutions lie in the mushy area called human relations.”I took absolute delight in bringing Ashley and Christine up to Robotix in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to begin their consulting internships in mid-January. I’d. It was warm for a May evening and the trees had begun to bud. Soon they would be showing their true, beautiful colors. All of a sudden my daydreaming was startled as the door abruptly opened and I was met by a warm and familiar smile. "Come on in", she said with an inviting smile, as the door opened. Walking in I noticed how Michelle had added her own personal stamp on how the house looked. "What a beautiful house you have", I exclaimed. "Oh, these are for you,", as I handed her the wildflowers.