This publication reflects upon a multitude of themes: Relationships, Management, Associates, Society, and History. The author has tried to present the emotional feelings of both sides in the various stages Of relationship development. Men and women do not succeed through the utilization Of third parties as message caretakers. A manifestation of wisdom only takes place When both sides communicate in an open visual and verbal manner. Leadership in an office setting becomes effective only when a leader decides to utilize All members of her/his office hierarchy on a constant level of rules submissive to inter- Pretation on the basis of existing laws and statues. Flexibility on the issue destroys Harmony and creates pockets of isolation. Cynicalism and doubt are the products of this Type of managerial interpretation. A few close associates have assisted me in coping emotionally with those forces around Me beyond my control. I write about them as individuals each trying to be successful in Coping with the stresses of everyday life thrust upon them. Society presents writers with a wealth of opportunities to comment upon. Mother Nature Affects all of us. Daily activities provide us with triumphs and defeats. Some of our Successes are short term. Some of our defeats provide us with learning experiences Designed to help us better adapt to the challenges we face in the future. History over the past 50 years has provided us with a multitude of events and Experiences reflecting both triumph and tragedy. People have come out of the shadows Of obscurity to make their presence known . Others upon the basis of different psycho- Logical thoughts and feelings have momentarily moved into the forefront ofcontem- Porary life to strike a blow against society making the survivors more determined to Prevail in the long course of events. Readers: Enjoy. TAKE A MOMENT TO REFLECT UPON WHAT IS AND WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN.