Happy Christmas, New Year,
Since this is the traditional time of reflection, I'll reflect. As Keith Richard would so eloquently state: it's good to be here; it's good to be anywhere! That bit of wisdom always rings true. I'm thankful that I was able to learn more about my family's story in this country and that I was able to meet with family members this year; either by reconnecting or connecting for the first time. I remain inspired by Uncle Ross' great work in assembling the RFN and in his desire to see the family stay linked.
In this latest issue, however, Ross indicates his frustration with getting news from family members. The fact that this issue covers 4 months is indicative of what is to come. And Ross delivers with a full page essay entitled A Frank Question Deserves A Frank Answer. Take a look.
- A feature about the John Leddys
- News about the Livingston Manor addition
- Mary Johnston's European adventure
- The Gundersens invade Lake George (again)
- The Tom Regan
women summer at Swago and the house is begun - Brother Matthew gets a visit
- Helen Mulherin has foot problems
- Sister Elaine is under the weather
- Tree clearing has consequences in Mt. Kisco
Page 4:
Ross again leads a cheer for the RFN. He's begging the family for news! Apparently, he was questioning the whole RFN venture, for he publishes an excerpt from a letter from Dan that reads like a pep talk to keep it going. Ross was deeply committed to keeping the family together, but he consistently had to face the fact that family life in the 2nd half of the twentieth century was really changing. People seemed to have less and less time to write letters. Frankly, that trend only seems to have become exacerbated. Even the act of sending Christmas cards once a year has become a chore!
The computer revolution and the evolution of social media give us new and interesting ways to stay connected. Let's
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