We were only freshmen | The value of friendship

God smiled upon me, and I was able to cap off my much-ballyhooed, mini vacation in the best way possible last night, spending time with my good friend Parke Burmeister.

Reporters are not supposed to be friends with the people they cover — especially government officials . . . I broke that rule

Bill took me under his wing and offered me advice with his warm grin and elder-statesmen sense of discipline. He was always quick to smile and had a deep laugh.