The Magic of “I Have Complete Authority”

It was destined to be an awesome surprise dinner for a newly degreed M.D. In addition to her friends, her family was flying all the way from India to celebrate their daughter’s graduation from medical school.

The surprise was staged at the fine restaurant at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton South Beach on Miami Beach. We watched as the Ritz guest relation’s person, Paul, meticulously placed decorations on the reserved table. The centerpiece was a gorgeous cake we later learned Paul had designed and...