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I love to connect with my readers, and in my monthly newsletter, I share my thoughts, updates about events, a discussion of what I've been reading, stories from life in Connecticut, and much more. Feel free to browse my past newsletters and stop by at the beginning of each month to read my latest note to you.

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November 2024

11/1/2024

I love you!

In this November letter to you, my friends, I write to you with a humble heart. As I meditate about this most crucial presidential election, I’m supported by the words and deeds of my mentors. Rather than offering my limited knowledge of what the outcome of this election will mean to our country’s Constitution and rule of law, “I quote others,” as my favorite essay writer Michel de Montaigne wisely expressed in the 16^th century, “in order to better express myself.”

The great thinkers who have helped form, shape, clarify and change my thinking over the course of my lifetime speak of eternal truths. I believe that they are profoundly relevant to our lives as American citizens today. We, each of us individually, vote our conscience. I have faith, hope and confidence that good will prevail. I could be wrong, but God help us ...

December 2002

12/1/2002

I hope your heart is full of Thanksgiving cheer and you feel that you have abundant blessings in your life.

Peter and I count you as healers and friends. The outpouring of loving energy continues to uplift us, inspire us and is working magically. Thanks to a wonderful and talented ...

November 2002

11/1/2002

Can you imagine how much the following letter warmed my heart, especially under these difficult circumstances? As our lives have been suddenly confined to a few rooms in our New York apartment because of Peter’s injury, we’re acutely aware how precious life is, how important it is to ...

October 2002

10/1/2002

Peter and I enjoyed some peaceful happy days at the cottage in September, savoring sparkling sunny days with low humidity. The sunsets were awesome in their spectacular colors. As sky meets water when the sun touches down, we experience a miraculous sight, a promise of nature's continuity. Fall is ...

September 2002

9/1/2002

I think of this month as a time of new beginnings, being given a clean, clear fresh start. As children go back to school, we go back to work, inspired by time shared with family and friends, grateful for time in the garden, at the beach, on the water and ...

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