One seminal moment can so focus the mind that the thing that should be central slides to the periphery. Mr. L surprised me with “Let’s say a prayer.” Instantly, I remembered the routine practiced by every Catholic sports team, speech club, and theatre cast and crew before any important event: hands lain upon hand, bodies pressed against bodies, some stretching to reach, others bowing to accommodate. All together for one moment, humbly before God and man, asking for His blessing on what we are about to do.