John,

Thanks for opening and closing lines that made me smile!

Thanks as well as adding the willingness to take a risk to the mix. It's spot on. I just spent a few minutes staring out the window, remembering my "fight the good fight" failure moments. And maybe "failure" isn't the right word to describe them! While the physical/tangible outcomes weren't what I'd lobbied for, the intangible elements lived on -- so like what Mary described in her boss and the taking sides story and in your experiences. Mine, too.

With thanks, grace and a smile,

Jane