It's a treasured moment to do an open discussion with a small group of men. They get to know each other, and they get to feel comfortable with each other.

We talk about the Dubai ports acquisition, capital punishment and current events of the city, (such as) the pension situation – items that have many sides to them. We share everybody's thoughts, and we all learn from that.

They're mostly there to tell jokes. In our group we get involved in current events and have programs.

Father's hot-button issue is donor intent. Foundations are too often taken in a radical direction.

She had a certain peace.

You must read his articles and books to know the mind of the donor.