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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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My favorite Pucci umbrella helps me enjoy the rain.

August 2026

8/1/2026

I love you! I trust you had a happy July 4th, America’s 250th birthday! Every one of us celebrated “America the beautiful” with passionate enthusiasm. We had our village parade that went all out to bring our community to the streets, waving flags and cheering. There were brass bands, bagpipes, lots of drums and red, white and blue costumes.

I enjoyed watching some spectacular matches in the iconic tennis tournaments in England, at Wimbledon. The World Cup Soccer matches hosted in the United States brought unity to the globe. The energy of elation was palpable. Joy was total, completely unrestrained.

During the fourth weekend of July, we celebrated our proud Portuguese fishing village with the Blessing of the Fleet, a parade honoring St. Peter (the patron saint of fishermen) and a Mass. There are lots of festivities, good food and cheer on land. On sea, the fishing boats parade ...

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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