“Only one man in a thousand is a leader of men; the other nine hundred and ninety-nine follow women.” Groucho Marx was right. Queen La Chiefa was one in a thousand and a natural leader of men. However, I only followed Chief Queen because I had to. Once he cut us loose for the day,… Continue reading 3. Three Hundred: Molon Labia
Author: Brendan
2. Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair
I had gone to the USS San Francisco. “Request permission to come aboard.” I was speaking to the topside watch on the pier. Upon returning from an early dinner at the galley that evening, I found a note taped to my door at the Paquet Hall enlisted bachelors’ quarters. The San Fran had returned to… Continue reading 2. Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair
1. Aloha
“Ladies and gentlemen, as we begin our descent into Honolulu, please make sure that your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position, that your seat belt is securely fastened, and that all carry-on luggage is stowed underneath the seat in front of you or in the overhead compartment.” So far, looking out the window above the… Continue reading 1. Aloha