from “88 Adjectives (Mostly),” an 88th birthday note from Alessandra Bianchi, Amherst ’86.
- Beloved
- Loving
- Youthful
- Clever
- Musical
- Athletic
- Outdoorsy
- Allagash-loving
- Maine-iac
- Eloquent
- Sage
- Perspicacious
- Precocious
- Joyful
- Juvenile
- Patrician
- Fun
- Appreciative
- Impressive
- Successful
- Active
- Intellectual
- Rabblerousing
- Literary
- Verbal
- Verbose
- Patriarchal
- Nautical
- Woodsy
- Impatient
- Nimble
- Diligent
- Disciplined
- Dutiful
- Dynamic
- Chivalrous
- Gentlemanly
- Aristocratic
- Revered
- Yogi
- Racketman
- Skier
- Angler
- Canoer
- Swimmer
- Sailor
- Singer
- Mature
- Immature
- Stubborn
- Prolific
- Productive
- Generous
- Conscientious
- Ambitious
- Singular
- Restless
- Open-minded
- With It
- Philanthropic
- Proper
- Improper
- Valued
- Raconteur
- Historian
- Stoic
- Outstanding
- Awe-Inspiring
- Puritan??
- Yankee
- Positive
- Lifelong Learner
- Delightful
- Outstanding
- Extraordinary
- Authentic
- Renaissance Man
- Adventurous
- Leader
- Moral
- Mischievous
- Magical
- My Hero
- Wonderful
- Persistent
- Curious
- Quick-witted
- Indestructible
- Courageous
- Kind
- Loyal
- My best friend – Gotta Go Gordon