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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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Photo by Elissa

I love seeing the American flag waft in the wind from my living room and study.

October 2024

10/1/2024

I love you!

Happy October: we’re entering a new season! The month of September exceeded my wildest hopes and dreams. I savored embracing the light during gloriously sunny days.

Toward the end of the full, richly lived month, I experienced the most spectacular sunset overlooking the harbor in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. The sun was mirrored in the water, a large fire sphere steadily descending downward, becoming invisible. When the vibrancy of the red-orange fireball dropped, the sky fell into darkness. Luckily, the sky didn’t fall on us! I was able to be present, fully focused and engaged in a moment of captured beauty. I intend to keep this transcendent experience alive in my consciousness to enlighten me when the sun sets early.

Now we move into fall; with the fading of light, the leaves are turning and falling. The crisp, cooler temperatures offer a definite vigor. I ...

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Photo by Elissa

I love seeing the American flag waft in the wind from my living room and study.

October 2024

10/1/2024

I love you!

Happy October: we’re entering a new season! The month of September exceeded my wildest hopes and dreams. I savored embracing the light during gloriously sunny days.

Toward the end of the full, richly lived month, I experienced the most spectacular sunset overlooking the harbor in Watch ...

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Photo by Elissa

About to deliver this bouquet of cheerful zinnias to a friend.

September 2024

9/1/2024

I love you! Happy September.

It is hard to imagine a time in my long life when I’ve felt as full of joy. A friend believes all of us have the power to light up the world. My spirits are as high as a kite. When I joined good ...

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Photo by Elissa

Basking in the beauty of my garden roses!

August 2024

8/1/2024

I love you! Happy August.

I’m humbled to recall that 50 years ago this month, I received an advance copy of my first book, published by Doubleday. Half a century ago, when I was 32, Style for Living: How to Make Where You Live You began my journey of ...

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Photo by Elissa

Enjoying a burst of color in the backyard.

July 2024

7/1/2024

Happy July! In late June we experienced the longest day of the year with the summer solstice. I’m thriving, enjoying these glorious long, light, bright days of summer’s abundant beauty.

Norma, my 97-year-old friend, called to tell me she’d just seen Ryan Holiday on television talking about ...

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Photo by Elissa

The lush green of my garden is a peaceful haven.

June 2024

6/1/2024

I love you! Happy June. The entire month of May exploded into extraordinary beauty all over the landscapes in Southeast Connecticut and our neighbor, Rhode Island. All the April showers did, indeed, bring glorious May flowers.

Last month, I showed you a photograph of the parrot tulips from Holland that ...

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Photo by Elissa

I have tulip mania!

May 2024

5/1/2024

I love you! I thank you for your heartfelt, poignantly expressed appreciation for my gift of the video. I’m delighted so many of you took the time to reach out to me to let me know how grateful you are. Elissa and I loved working on it, and being ...

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Photo by Elissa

I’m coincidentally color-coordinated with the flowers!

April 2024

4/1/2024

I love you. Happy April. Happy springtime. This is the month of regrowth, renewal, revitalization and hope.

Going outside, feeling intoxicated by the scent of the fresh air, I’m infused with a welcoming vitality. I’m feeling utterly frisky! I’m energetic and feel an extra spring in my ...

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Photo by Elissa

I love yellow flowers, both real and painted!

March 2024

3/1/2024

I love you! Thank you for your loving Valentine’s messages. I’m especially touched by your writing me, “I love you too, Alexandra.”

The entire month of love has been more meaningful because of my focus on the vital importance of loving, good friends. Your letters, notes, cards and ...

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Alexandra in a chair wearing a bright pink sweater, bright pink socks and bright pink shoes
Photo by Elissa

It’s great fun to wear pink from head to toe!

February 2024

2/1/2024

I love you! Happy February. This is the month of love. When I begin these letters to you each month by telling you I love you, my heart swells with gratitude. I feel our love is mutual. We know each other (in more or lesser degrees); we like each other ...

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Photo by Elissa

Enjoying the fresh air and the garlands on the fence.

January 2024

1/1/2024

Happy New Year!

Elissa and I are taking a vacation to spend time with family and friends during the holiday season. I’m writing this month’s newsletter early, in the midst of the pre-Christmas happenings. In order for us to be fully present to let the spirit of Christmas ...

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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.