I’d been coming to the gym almost daily for just over six months, and I could tell the difference. However, to meet me, I don’t look like the gym-rat type. I have a slight paunch on my belly, along with a body that doesn’t scream muscular. I’d made a few casual friends but no one I’d entrust anything important to. Nevertheless, I was here late at night due to obligations during the day, and hadn’t seen anyone I knew. It’s...

Years ago I attended a dinner engagement in DC for work, where I met a striking lady, with whom I became entranced. We chatted the night away, and found we had a lot in common; it seemed as if we enjoyed each other’s company a lot. After dinner we went our separate ways, my workmates and I were on the way back to our hotel with an ex-workmate who now lived just outside the district to catch up and party on. He was quite h...