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After working at the Grolier for many years, Solano assumed ownership on January 30, 1974, after Cairnie’s death. It took only two days as owner for her starry-eyed idealism for the endeavor to fade. Cairnie had lost the back room of the store to the Harvard Book Store, and torrent of visitors from Harvard had slowed to a trickle. The boards on the floor creaked “like a ship in full sail.” While it was immensely comforting to those who already knew and loved the place, it was an inescapable distraction...
Rather than force them into a hastily conceived decision, which we could all regret later, the American public must have the patience, faith and stoicism to see this endeavor through to the end, however long that may take...
...philanthropic interests don’t traditionally lead directly to theater, and Carr admits that theater has not always been one of his chief passions. Always somewhat interested in the arts, Carr was swayed towards theater when he realized such an endeavor would combine his business skills and his yearning for new challenges. “Every new play is a complete creative enterprise from start to finish,” he said...
When Zeke first raised the issue to the headmaster, even though he took the allegations seriously, it did strike a political chord, says Karen Schwartzman, who handles public relations for the Groton School. It seemed like a political endeavor and the headmaster had to overcome that. She points to the schools offers to allow Hawkins to finish from home and the fact that several students were indeed reprimanded for their excessive hazing. Many students at school at the time of the events feel that Hawkins rage was misdirected, and were put off by the way he handled his crisis...
...that make the hospital experience almost worthwhile. I compare it with my military service when I was drafted during the Korean War: great experience, wouldn't have missed it for the world, would never want to do it again. Keillor, keep up the good work and spirit. I shall endeavor to do the same. HENRY ADLER New York City...