Dear Cyndy,

The purpose of this note is to tell you, remind you, assure you
of my thoughts in your direction. I hope that you are, and if not, 
I wish that you could/would be comfortable and serene, at whatever
stage of life you find yourself.

Not knowing how things are with you, I'm also at a loss in what key,
or through what filter of feeling, I should relate to you the details
of my present life, where the report that I am still here, is in
itself an assertion (of self) that I consider inappropriate.

When and if I have an e-mail from - or about - you, I should be able
to give a more specific accounting of my existence. This is to remind
you that I am here, in Belmont, and that my memories and feelings are
unwavering.

Jochen