I had a dear, dear friend with whom I broke the fast virtually every day, sitting outside on the portico of Cafè Strada on Bancroft and College Avenues, catty-corner from Boalt Hall. We had breakfast together almost daily for six years. My friend started bringing Post Captain with him to read while in line for his cappuccino. And thus was my ( Read more... )

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Almost a year ago, I boarded Surprise for the first time. It was late in the day. unfortunately, and I spent far too little time admiring her lovely lines. I should have stayed there a long time were it not for my company. I could go 3,000 miles again just to spend a whole day in her, alas.