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“Thank you for writing your book. I took it to lunch but it followed me back. I especially meant to save for later the final chapter on Mom – since I am still two years numb from the loss of my own vibrant mom to cancer – but I couldn’t put the book down. I love your affirmation of life in all its ups and downs, your humor, and, of course, your affection for words and their many meanings. You have used them very well, indeed.” ~ Meg, writer and editor, university magazine
“I just finished reading your beautifully written book.  You have expressed deep experiences and emotions succinctly and without being maudlin...Thank you for writing it and sharing yourself with us.” ~ Charlotte, attorney and community leader
“Your book is deeply evocative. It makes one feel validated and so very ALIVE!” ~ Alan, retail store manager
“Thank you…I was touched by your book and the depth of its stories. Truly inspirational.” ~ Peter, owner, bird rescue sanctuary
“What a lovely book! Thank you for sharing her book of moments. Wouldn’t the world be a better place if more people chose to look at life’s moments from the positive side!” ~ Suzanne & Tony, received Good To Be Here as a gift
“”I want to go on record and ask if I can be one of your entourage when you go on Oprah to promote your book?! It is terrific, honestly, and I am almost done reading it...Just wanted you to know I am calling the bookstore to get copies for my staff and then I will move onto my friends list.” ~ Linda, chamber of commerce president
“My wife read Good to be Here from cover to cover last night before going to bed and with many interruptions to read passages to me that she especially liked. To say she was delighted would be a gross understatement!” ~ Lon, retired executive
“Happy 60th Birthday! “Here’s a present to yourself. Damn book keeps selling & selling!” ~ Susan, bookstore owner
“I wanted to express my gratitude for you having written such a wonderful book. As I said before, it touched me in so many ways – I loved it!” ~ Kathy, jewelry store associate
“I gobbled every word of your beautifully crafted, carefully considered, exquisitely written book...Thank you for writing it. I wonder – shouldn’t all young women receive a copy? – so they know that when they face troubling times they can come through with a rainbow of colors, as surely as you have?” ~ Lucy, speechwriter
“I didn’t turn off my light last night until I finished your remarkable friend’s book – merci – merci!” ~ Rosemary, received Good To Be Here as a gift
“It was an honor to have you at the Arts Center last Friday for a signing of your book. I have loved reading mine – so many things resonate for me in your moments. And then your generous donation of all the proceeds of the books was really above and beyond the call of duty….” ~ Amy, president, regional arts center
“Good To Be Here is a treasure. I will share it with others. I picked it up for a casual reading – impossible! I shall sing its praises…” ~ Fran, community leader
“I’m really enjoying Good To Be Here. It’s unusual and really great. I opened it yesterday morning and since then, it has become part of my life.” ~ Shirley, retired professor and educator
“It is hard to put in words what [the] book meant to me and the range of emotions I went through while reading it...This is a book we can all relate to...I plan on passing it on.” ~ Mary, homemaker
“I was an earnest and enthusiastic reader Friday evening…you are really good at telling great stories – sweet and sad…you have an illustrious continuing tale to tell. We’ll all be waiting,” ~ Wendy, artist
“I read your book in one gulp, only to re-read it the following evening. It has universal appeal that touches everyone. Thank you for this wonderful gift.” ~ Steve, owner, media company
“I have to admit that your gift of Good To Be Here drew me in immediately. I set aside what I was reading, curled up in a cozy chair and melted into it. Thank you for the book, but thank you also for introducing me to this marvelous writer.” ~ Rebecca, received Good To Be Here as a gift
“I can see myself in your words, feeling pain, fear, courage, grace and joy.  Your journey becomes shared, though different for each of us, leading to insight and peace.” ~ Mary, businesswoman
“Last year, my husband and I separated after 31 years of marriage and three children….and [a neighbor] just happened to put your book in my mailbox, thinking I’d enjoy it. I absolutely loved it, and the part entitled ‘Good Grief’ could have been written about me….finding my exact feelings in someone else’s words was very enlightening…” ~ Barb, sixty-year old woman
“Let me say that I absolutely love reading Good to be Here. It has such a personal touch to it, but at the same time, I find your poetry to be so delicate and fresh. I love the images that you design.... For me the poems are extra special, because having passed through some of the time passages that you have, I find myself identifying with your feelings.” ~ Candice, businesswoman
“It’s so moving... You are a stellar writer! I loved hearing you read it [on the radio]. And I do think you could be a radio personality if you wanted to.” ~ Bobbi, graphic designer, musician




I took yesterday off as it was my 52nd birthday - a milestone for me, as my Mom never made it much past hers - she died of cancer 3 days after, when I was 16...I celebrated very mindfully this time around.  One of the things I did was write something about her and send that and a photo of my Mom to my closest friends...asking them to write something about their own Mom...I also spent some time on my porch reading the essays from your book about your Mom.  I had saved them for that purpose...So you and your Mom were a part of my day yesterday and it was a great day and I just wanted you to know that. ~Robin, director of training, governmental agency