¡§Aptos in the fifties was idyllic in every respect.¡" _ Dr. Ramon Cortines, Teacher, Aptos School, Nationally Known Educator ¡§I don¡¦t think I¡¦ve ever been to Aptos.¡" _ Author¡¦s best friend in high school, a lifelong resident of Felton (12 miles from Aptos) ¡§Your dad is SO funny.¡" _ Soccer mom to author¡¦s daughter, also a soccer mom ¡§Dirty Dave [author¡¦s camp nickname] is the best storyteller we know.¡" _ First Baptist, Seaside kids to their parents ¡§Mr. Glass? . Trite!¡" _ Mr.

Tuohey, Cabrillo College English Prof, commenting on author¡¦s writing.