BRATTLEBORO — Last week, I watched as my studio building and almost all of my paintings burned to ashes, but the goodness Petey and I have received since then vastly overshadows the loss.
Thank you to all those who have stopped us, texted us, written us, and called us with your warm wishes, your grief and understanding, your pledges of help and support, your stories, your love and sharing.
I've always believed truth and beauty live within the small places, which is another way of recognizing that each single person's touch is as meaningful and significant as the next.
Thank you especially to the firefighting crew whose skill and timing was matched by their sensitivity to the nature of the contents of the studio, making every effort to fight the flames while minimizing water damage to whatever might be salvaged. They were considerate, careful, and fast, and we are fortunate to have such a professional group protecting and working for us every day.
We live in a special community, and Petey and I are proud to be a part of it. You have all made our lives richer and much happier.