A meandering story of why I start my letters with “Hello, How are you? I am well.”

Plus, an invitation to write me your stories. My public address is 138 Main Street, Ames, Iowa 50010.

Enjoy a bright new painting, a remnant from summer — American Basswood. This is the companion piece to the Burr Oak Painting.

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