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LETTERS ON THE JANUARY ISSUE

Memory Lane
J oe Kita’s article got me
excited about continu-
ing my own memoir (“The
Story of Your Life”). When
my husband died five years
ago, it was difficult to go
from “we” to “me.” I
started writing about our
relationship, and by delv-
ing into our past, I was able
to deal with my future.
My mother jots down family stories—from
B ettie M il l er, Crosslake, Minnesota
holidays, vacations, weddings, everyday life—
Sun Power so she can leave a legacy for her children and

I applaud Janice Kamenir- grandchildren. Our family’s history and life

Reznik and Jewish World lessons are set in stone for years of enjoyment.
Watch for providing solar
Kaitlyn Spangenberg, Quakertown, Pennsylvania
cookers to refugees in
Darfur (Make It Matter:
“Here Comes the Sun”). Last sum- will learn about this fascinating
mer, my husband and I built a “technology” and actually use it.
couple of solar cookers. It’s our way Lisa Murphy, St. Clair Shores, Michigan
of making a difference—growing an
organic garden, composting, hang- Mind-Boggling
F
P H O T O - I L L U S T R AT I O N B Y K E V I N I R B Y

ing clothes out to dry. The cookers
will never replace our oven, but
every time we don’t use a limited
energy resource, it helps the envi-
ronment. I hope more people
or years, some CEOs have been
robbing society—sending jobs
overseas to cut costs, not producing
goods in a sensible manner—while
paying themselves unbelievable

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sums (Outrageous! “Hall of
Shame”). Now these execs are ask-
ing Congress to bail them out. If
these companies receive taxpayer
help, they should be required to
pay their CEOs much less. Like
many families, mine is struggling
to survive financially. Where’s
our bailout? Anne Senk, Salida, California
Road to Healing
T he story about the troubled
teens who care for unwanted
dogs moved me deeply (“Changes
of Heart”). I know firsthand what
the unconditional love of a dog
can mean to someone who feels
alone. The dogs remind the kids
that they are good people who
have worth in the world. These kids
(and the dogs) need to feel wanted
and loved. I’d say it’s a win-win
situation for all.
D ebbie Arnol d , Sacramento, California
Scam Escape
M y son was almost a victim
of check fraud, one of the
rip-offs you mentioned in “Beat the
Cheat.” He received a letter from
the fictional State Employers’
Credit Union, along with a check
for $3,600. He was supposed to cash
the check, keep $300 for his “secret
shopper” fees, and then wire the
rest back by Western Union. It’s
a good thing that he didn’t go
through with it. I shredded the let-
ter. Thank you for this report and
for validating my actions.
Anonymous, via Internet
Dear Mr. President
Y our “Memo to the President”
reminded me of what I have
always believed and am grateful for.
We have some really smart people
in this country, and there are great
answers for just about every issue
on the president’s plate. I did not
vote for Obama, but I hope he seeks
out smart people and listens to them
for the future of the country.
Da n T rimble, Indiana, Pennsylvania
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