23Summer Fun
“Welcome back,” said Sam.
“Good to be back,” replied Brian. “Nice tan you've got going.”
“I do, don't I? Can't believe the summer's halfway over. You might not be as tan, but it looks like you've lost weight.”
“Jawohl,” smiled Brian patting his belly. “I'll take that compliment. I've started back at the gym, shaped up my diet and my waistline too. It feels good to get some muscle back.”
“Good work,” said Sam. “I'm not a workout warrior, but the softball league's gotten pretty serious.”
“Softball? Isn't this a bowling company?”
“Well,” started Sam, “the bowling league was such a success, the staff wanted to get outdoors for the summer. It's a coed slow-pitch league. We aren't the best, but thanks to Dana, we're the best dressed.”
“Look good, feel good. Feel good, play good,” said Brian.
“We've got the first part,” smiled Sam. “We're working on the ‘play good.'”
Brian scanned Stamina's office. “Your office looks great.”
“Thanks,” said Sam. “We've added more logos and … ohhh … we've got our new mantra!”
“Mantra?”
“Yes,” replied Sam. “Since Cor Unum was a success for the team, I wanted a mantra for Stamina. After searching for weeks, leave it to Raj to come up with it again.”
“What happened?” asked Brian.
“During my search, I read books and studied other companies. Then one day, having coffee in the cantina, Raj gave me a eureka moment.”
“They're the best, right?” asked Brian. “What did Raj say?”
“Raj and another engineer were talking, and right before Raj gave him ...
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