Home to Mother

The holiday season, whether it be Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, Saturnalia etc, can be a difficult time keep your cover. While most look forward to the opportunity, or succumb to the obligation, to spend time with family. Those in my line of work tend to rarely have that option.

Many don’t have family. Some do not want to bring their loved ones in too close to their business. Others, like many of you, can think of much more enjoyable uses of their time—like ensuring your closet’s are in chromatic order.

I use this time to go see Mother in New York. This provides a good cover. When you tell people you don’t want or can’t see your family for the holidays, many tend to ask the follow-up question: “why?” The answer you provide will be memorable. In this business you don’t want to be remembered unless it’s by design. So, I’m off to see Mother for a few days.

Mother is not exactly what may have first come to your mind. Sure, there will be cookies and a hot meal (I requested steak), but it’s hardly that simple. Mother is not a person. Mother is control and command.

Military Operations Training on Humans for Essential Results.

This acronym comes in handy when communication is monitored.

“Yes Mother, I’m picking up ‘groceries’ as we speak.”

“Mother, ‘chores’ are complete. I’ll call it a day.”

“Mother, I could really use some money.”

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