How Charlie Manson Saved Lunchtime

“Remember, lunchtime is the best time.” — John Guho

In the Fall of 1968, my mother dragged me to Cavaretta’s, her favorite Italian deli. It was always me—not my sister—who had to accompany mom when she ran errands. This time, I didn’t mind because I could usually talk my way into a chocolate-covered cannoli I could have for dessert if and only if I behaved for the rest of the day.