Richard Carter is a bilingual coordinator with the world’s foremost patient blood management program and writes nonfiction while readying his first novel. He and his lovely wife of nearly 30 years live in New Jersey where he pursues a nearly 40-year passion for opera. His English/Spanish newsletter to 200 friends persuades many each year to attend their first live performance. They urge him to publish to the masses, so his column is entirely their fault. You may contact Richard with your comments and questions.