I was wishing I could go back East. 

I know a bit about the people living in my great-grandfather’s old home in Jonesport, Maine, after all. Isn’t that enough?

Then the radio announced that they had gone into Maine.  

The story of the one-sided Battle of Venezuela had abruptly ended, and it made me wonder: Was it just a warm-up for the 14-foot fishing boats of Maine? I’d better go. It’s not as if Maine would give up without a fight. Then again, they’re not used to bullies.

I was brought up to deal with bullies in the New York City area. I have found it very useful. So what if I’m a little old. They won’t see me coming.

Elizabeth Caffrey
Placerville, Calif.