The San Diego Historical Society has identified Bill Swank, who lives in Clairemont, as “San Diego’s  preeminent baseball historian.” Here’s a message I recently received from Bill, followed by my response: DEAR RICHARD: Young people often substitute “No problem,” for “Thank you.” Recently, I took my wife to a popular, upscale restaurant for our 40th wedding anniversary dinner. Over the years, we have often gone to this establishment to celebrate special events. Now I hold my wife’s arm at all times, because she is blind. The host led us to a booth. In the past, a host or hostess of a restaurant would politely help seat female guests. Booths can be difficult to navigate. Frequently, the table can be pulled out