in the hole redux

I'm resigned to the idea that I'll never win Michael Roney's 13-run pool. besides, even if I were to win, the return at this point wouldn't cover my investment.

brothers in arms

there must be a rule about bonding immediately with someone who starts the same day as you—whether you're cherries in a far-off warzone or business consultants.

alonenessment

we're a generation of together-alones, each of us sitting with his head buried in the e-device of his choice while surrounded by the rest of us who do likewise.