Cruising Helmsman

The journey, not the destination

PHIL ROSS – EDITOR

I always admired the US Navy ceremony for changing captains of its ships.

After all the usual official administration matters are dealt with, the retiring captain turns to the new and announces: “I am ready to be relieved”.

To which the new captain replies: “I relieve you, (sir/ma’am).”

To my ear,

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