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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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A nostalgic photo to lead the newsletter this month — Peter and me 14 years ago, in October 2012!

October 2026

10/1/2026

I love you! Happy October!

The month of September was a time of new beginnings and opportunities as we embraced the fall’s change of seasons. Fresh, crisp sweater weather, lower humidity and cool mornings and evenings invigorate our senses.

One of the highlights for me was going to a lecture in Hingham, Massachusetts, featuring a conversation between Jack Smith and Andrew Weissmann. These two government prosecutors I greatly admire spoke on “the rule of law in the United States.”

When Smith entered the Old Ship Meeting House, followed by Weissmann, the eager 300 people spontaneously rose, giving them an extended standing ovation and clapping vigorously in appreciation and gratitude. The positive energy was electric. Many were moved to tears.

We were reassured that there are thousands of good truth seekers who are working night and day, doing their part to keep us safe. When we’re privileged to be ...

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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