Because in 1937 Benjamin is still an apprentice, he remains bound to the Eastern Finland Hat Factory. […] Benjamin now does much of the same work as the master cutters and blockers and enjoys their grudging approval of his skills.

And a broken-down train and the severe weather temporarily shut the line between Dawlish and Exeter St Davids.

The allure of all this athleticism at quarterback is very strong right now, but when push comes to shove, most of the people I talk to would go with the guy in the pocket. The scrambling quarterback is like a beautiful woman -- awfully enticing, but in the end she'll break your heart.

My restless, itchy Syrian companion was rolling a cigarette beside me, making some observation futile and sneerful as usual.