One thing we can all agree upon is that this sure felt like it was one of the longest winters on record if you live on the East Coast (from Maine to Georgia no less) and the driest one on record for decades if you live on the West Coast. As someone who is commuting twice a month, it’s a constant reminder that something profound is happening to our planet.


Before I shovel our walkway for the third time today, I thought I’d share some quick classmate news.


Michael Hutton reports that he has been living in Amherst, Massachusetts, for the last five years with his wife, Rebecca, and stepchildren Gabe, 14, and Emma, 11, and really enjoying the pleasure of parenthood at our age. Rebecca and Michael are traveling a bit this year, taking advantage of Rebecca’s sabbatical this term (she teaches at UMass) and Michael continues his healthcare consulting, research and writing career. Michael also updated us on Rich Laffin (architect, marathon runner, living in Twin Cities) and Fred Cann (lawyer, lives in Portland, Oregon).


Gib Palmer’s press relations operation forwarded me the news that he was recently elected the 35th president of the Virginia State Golf Association. Gib promises free rounds and drinks to any classmates who want to play golf in the State of Virginia. If Gib is not there to meet you, just sign his name on the chit. Congratulations, Gib.


And last, but not least, our 40th is just around the corner—June 12-15. Hope to see you then if not before.


All the best, and do keep those emails coming. 


—Jim Bildner, 5 Boardman Ave., Manchester, MA 01944; (617) 495-6513; jim_bildner@harvard.edu