The experience at the location above the Hines Gallery was an accelerated exposure to elements of expression both intentional and unintentional. The opportunity to absorb the experience through physical proximity, created a base of desirable information that opened a time release type of access to an infinite flow of welcomed influence. My life experience to this day continues to enjoy the ambiguous, cerebral nourishment as a time and place sensitive flow of real time information.
Sharing my assessment with Robert, while he was just out of the hospital was difficult. Unfortunately the business was in such severe breakdown there was no way to try to take the edge off of what needed to be said. Robert was aware of his shortcomings as an administrator, consequently the information came as no surprise. Robert responded in a manner of complete disbelief, with harsh criticism delivered with a more than fair amount of expletives. As he calmed down, and the reality of his personal response hung in the air, as a testament to his lack of managerial skills -- it was a moment of clarity for which I give him credit. Realizing the futility of his situation Robert turned on his gift of charm. His gift of charm connected with my incurable desire to save the day, created the most unexplainable experience of my career. I agreed to visit the salon daily, with the intention that my presence would help stabilize the fragmentation. The futility of that experience became obvious. When Robert was able to return to the business a more serious approach was offered.