Bruce Ferguson writes, “I recently moved back home to Pittsburgh, continuing on several writing projects while lecturing at conferences and universities. Happily surrounded by books, family and old associations.” Roger Rochlen sends this, “I recently published, with the help of Lulu.com, a biography of my great-great-grandfather, the Rev. Elias Root Beadle, a clergyman and missionary in the 19th century. The title is Onward Christian Soldiers: The Life of Rev. E.R. Beadle.” Albert Lamarre writes, “My wife, Janet, and I just returned from a visit to Wyoming, where we spent a few days with Janet’s brother and his wife on their ranch. I got to play cowboy! It was great fun rounding up cattle for branding and pregnancy checking. I didn’t even get bucked off this time. Three years ago I did get bucked off and ended up with three cracked ribs. What an experience for a New Hampshire boy.” From John Bacon, “I retired this summer and moved to Bradenton, Florida, after 35 years as a school principal and superintendent in Vermont. I don’t know if it is retirement or living on the Gulf Coast, but it feels like I’ve reached the promised land—or maybe it is not having to get up and go to school after 60 years. So instead of traveling south in the winter I’ll be heading north with my skis.” Another permanent snowbird, Craig Robelen, sends this: “Lisa and I have been living in Florida for 30 years. We live on a cruising sailboat, a Formosa 51, docked in North Palm Beach. We also live in Breckenridge, Colorado, when we are not on the boat. We have enjoyed spending many weekends with Tom Hancock and his wife, Lola. They have recently moved to Denver and we have picked up our friendship from Russell Sage dorm days, now skiing and hiking in Colorado. We sailed in the northern Bahamas together last summer.” Barry Brink writes, “Just a quick note to say that life is good. I have closed my full-time private practice and begun work at a local county mental health center that does more of a nitty-gritty service to those who are most in need. While feeling that I am giving back to the community, I also limit myself to half-time hours. You can find me at the driving range most afternoons when not traveling. I get up to Hanover at least once a year, spend time skiing with my younger daughter and getting out to see the world with my wife, Lela. My elder daughter, Malia ’96, has made her life ambition to acquire my lifestyle. Our health is also good enough for me to plan almost anything I really want to do. The next year, right now, includes trips to the Galapagos, the Indian Ocean, Alaska and Hanover for our 45th.” Malcolm Jones reminds us all to remember our annual virtual reunion on March 11, the 71st day of the year—log on to our class Facebook page and let us know what you are doing that day. Make your plans for our 45th this June 16-19. Reunion chair Bob Lider is doing an outstanding job of making this a reunion to remember.

—Pete Webster, 7 Leblanc Dr., South Hadley, MA 01075; weebs71@gmail.com