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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’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 step. Now that my knee has healed from my missed step, I’m full of beans, excited on all fronts.

Let’s decide to have the entire month of April be one of embracing the external wisdom of nature. I have an urge to cut to the chase: I want to understand the essence of all of life. While I’m still able, I want to metaphorically suck the marrow from the bone.

Nature does nothing that isn’t essential. I’ve been mysteriously drawn to a book by the famous Chinese writer Lin Yutang called The Importance of Living ...

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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.

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