Parallel Inspections - Giving back to my profession
If you are around my age, you most likely remember the TV show "Kung Fu." The one where David Caradine was the young "Grasshopper" taught each week by his Master Cense.  I always liked all the lessons the Master taught the Grasshopper. Lessons about karate, but also about life.The show began with Master Poh holding a pebble in his hand and saying to Kwai Chang: As quickly as you can. Snatch the pebble from my hand. Kwai Chang would try, but Master Poh would close his hand and protect the pebble. He would follow up with, When you can snatch the pebble, it will be time for you to leave. Not as dramatic or action-packed as Kung Fu, I have my own "Grasshoppers." These are inspector candidates who are...