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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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Writing in my study, in front of my new Roger Mühl garden!

November 2026

11/1/2026

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The month of October was full to the brim with all the beauty and joys of life’s changing seasons. The fall foliage’s autumn palette of peaches, oranges and yellows intermixed with all shades of green has its eye-popping pleasures on these dazzling, light-filled final days of warmth.

This time of year, New England becomes a destination for leaf gaping, and everyone becomes spectacular photographers simply because they’re enveloped in such awe-inspiring beauty. New England also is being increasingly recognized for its small local theaters, whose plays are excellent. I feel so fortunate to have seen three superb productions in October.

Arthur Miller’s classic Pulitzer Prize–winning play, The Crucible, was brilliantly brought to life at the Granite Theatre in Westerly, Rhode Island. I know two of the actors, but I had only seen one of them perform before. All the characters were ...

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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