For the next two weeks, Linda was far from my mind as I tried to rein in a travel department, which really consisted of two full time employees and a bunch of stringers literally from Murphy to Manteo. I spent more time on the phone doing conference calls to clarify deadlines, adjust assignments, and make sure every minor festival got their proper mention in the magazine than writing stories or editing copy.
I saw Linda briefly at the graduate step show. Instead of the usual third Saturday in July, it was held this year on the fourth Saturday due to a water mains break. The brothers of the Black and Gold took top honors for the fraternity with their homage to the Six Million Dollar Man but of course, it was the 0-6 Million Dollar Man complete with some buff looking brother running on trea
