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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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Alexandra kissing Peter on the cheek while holding a bouquet of flowers.

Photo by Kerri

True love never dies.

September 2025

9/1/2025

I love you!

Happy September song! The month of September holds sacred memories for me. Eleven years ago, on a fresh September afternoon, Peter took his last breath. I was by his side; we were holding hands.

This photo of Peter and me was taken by our dear friend Kerri one month to the day before he died. I remember that moment; I can recall the entire day vividly. Emily Dickinson understood “that it will never come again is what makes life so sweet.”

In these 11 grace years, years rich with all of Peter’s essence, our love continues to be the fountain of my understanding of life’s precious gifts. As we always said when we were so happy, in the moments we were bursting, “Is this it? This is it!”

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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