I've been crying lately...

I'm guessing that you've heard about Cat Stevens, dangerous individual?

I was going to say the same thing about that "dangerous" friend of the Ayatollah.

On the other hand - let's ask the question of how the "Tillerman" managed to continue to feel safe out there in the land of the vicious Persian.

I remember in Mr. Olmsted's Ancient History Class, thinking that Cyrus was really great!

I especially liked those swordlike projectiles coming out of the axles of the chariots.

The Shah was Russian Royalty. Was it a good riddance for good reason? Peter of Russia was not so Great.

Averill Harriman invented the modern Sleeping Compartment. The last time I took Amtrak up from Santa Barbara to Emeryville I met Willy Dixon's nephew Charles who was kind enough to lend me a harmony line on an original tune that he liked "Good People."

You wouldn't need a sleeper for that leg. But you can go all the way to Seattle on that train. And the sleepers are worth it for overnighters, and still a luxury that includes meals. The Coast Starlight goes through Gilroy. Go for the pasta with the roasted garlic! Tim Zagat would approve.

There's something about a train that's magic - provided someone doesn't blow it up or derail it.

I meant sword-like projections. Projectiles didn't come until later. And those weren't part of the axle.

Phew, thanks for the clarification.