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more interesting and get back to you.” He smiled, got up, and beckoned Fergus to follow him. “Come on Fergus, you can pose as an eggplant.”
    Charley giggled as she mentally transformed Fergus into a black vegetable. “If you’re on the subject for a while, I could pose for you.”
    “Next time, carrot-top.”
    “Where’s that come from anyway, I guess the green part doesn’t count? Besides, I’m not orange either.”
    “And you’re more spicy than sweet, so radish-top.”
    “Hey! Spicy or not, I’m not squat or round. I’m what you call almost petite. I’d rather be a carrot.”
    “My call and radish top, you will remain.”  
    As their regular bit of togetherness time and the evening came to a close, she looked forward to snuggling up with her cashmere throw in the club chair. She retreated to her sanctuary to contemplate her minute existence in this century as Michael moved along to his study to consider the influence of art on the world and his students.
    Just before settling down, it occurred to her she should at least prep her canvas tonight. The gesso would take some time to dry; she would be able to start on her mental masterpiece tomorrow or Saturday.
    Inez was right, of course, the preparations surely delayed getting an idea out.

Chapter Three
    To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
    Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
    To the last syllable of recorded time;
    And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
    The way to dusty death.
    —William Shakespeare, Macbeth (5.5)
    ・・・
    WHEN POINT OF VIEW ON HEALTH, (POV)—an online magazine focused on healthcare concepts, innovations, and opinions—was launched in 2011, it was a small publication with a simple mission: to publish peer-review articles on current medical practices. It was started by Levy Mason, a former naturopathic physician-turned-publisher. Charley began working for Levy and POV as an editor shortly after its debut.
    Since then, the magazine had evolved into a respected source, covering numerous broad topics and, in this way; it was similar to a newspaper. Each issue would contain brief articles, which cursorily introduced a variety of concepts, but the same issue would also include up to five in-depth articles from the preceding issue’s short topics. Of course, the magazine incorporated scientific advancements and technologies, and allo- versus naturopathic approaches; but it also addressed healthcare topics as they relate to society, finance, marketing, and politics. They even regularly published a segment on nutrition and its consequential effects on quality of life.
    Twelve years later, now its long-time editor-in-chief, Charley contributed roughly 60 hours of focus to POV every week. This morning she was editing an article on Vitamin K deficiency, written by renowned nutritionist and regular contributor, Dr. Amar Parikh, as well as mediating a couple of topics on android implant interference, which had flooded the magazine’s concept forum with responses. Later a meeting with Levy would likely lead to an eventful afternoon of sessions with the section editors and strategists, as well as implementation follow-up meeting with the production team.
    Needless to say, she had plenty of work to keep her busy and once she got started, she got to it, day after day. Although she was usually engrossed with the task at hand, she also had no problem stopping at just the right time, even if it was mid-task; the problem being, the most opportune time usually ended up being well into the evening.
    All in all, she found her work stimulating, but it was not necessarily enjoyable or fulfilling. She appreciated learning about healthcare, contributing to the magazine, and accepted the awareness her position bestowed—even though she oftentimes disagreed with principle practices and found much of it disturbing. While she tried not to be envious of others insomuch as wishing she had their wealth or possessions, she did envy Michael for