The November 7 New York Times devoted an entire page to his obituary, which is worth reading for the fascinating portrait it provides. We never had the privilege of meeting Sir Isaiah, but we had the good fortune while a graduate student to be taught by one of his close friends from the 1930s, the English philosopher Stuart Hampshire. The deadline for applications is February 15, 1998. Seeing old friends and former students was great fun. Some of the children are Rice students.
Networks survive and grow.
Her father, Mr. Kobayashi, who was the most enthusiastic farmer we ever met, was a proud Texas Aggie who would load your car up with fresh produce whenever you came to visit. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking of him and are concerned about his meals. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal is part of the warm welcome needed. Take fifteen minutes to rest so that you will be refreshed when he arrives.