June 28, 2018

Playing "Taps" Links Sailor to WWII Shipmate

I've often thought about thanking Ms. Fox. She had a startling lack of patience for an elementary art teacher, but it was her irritability that caused an 11-year-old me to want to join the band. I wanted to play the flute, but my dad, rightfully recognizing my motives didn't stem from a genuine interest in music, decided that having me play his old