Aptos in the fifties was idyllic in every respect. Dr. Ramon Cortines, Teacher, Aptos School, Nationally Known Educator I dont think Ive ever been to Aptos. Authors best friend in high school, a lifelong resident of Felton (12 miles from Aptos) Your dad is SO funny. Soccer mom to authors daughter, also a soccer mom Dirty Dave [authors 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 authors writing.