Peggie does not waste a day of life, she was excited to show me her new red hair coloring and pink fingernail polish, she has been re-done again. Life is what you make of it, and Peggy makes something new of life every day. Her enthusiasm and joy are both infectious.

Peggy is ringing in Valentine’s Day a bit early, your wonderful letters, packages, messages and photographs are pouring into the Mansion, one again the talk of the place, once again lighting the residents up, they are so excited to read and share your letters, and in the office, the packages and gifts and messages are piling, there is a stack of letters two feet high and a dozen bags full of surprises on the office floor.

Once again, the Army of Good has come through, such generosity and love and empathy.

This is the path, for you, for me, the way to redemption and healthier country.  You are bringing comfort to the people who are sometimes forgotten, and live at the edge of life.

In the activity room, the talk was all of Valentine’s Day.  There is a party at 2:30 p.m., and I’ve been invited. Next Wednesday, I have been invited to dinner at the Mansion, they want to feed me at least one meal while Maria is away. I don’t have the heart to tell them that Maria does not cook much, I do, but no mind, Red and I were delighted to accept this warm invitation. We look forward to it.

The most painful thing the residents of the mansion have to endure is the sense that they are alone and forgotten. You have given them a wonderful Christmas, and on Valentine’s day, you are telling them they are loved and not forgotten. They will never forget what you have done for them, and neither will I.

You have shown that Christmas is about selflessness, not greed and Valentine’s Day is about love. You honor both days in the most touching way. The Mansion address is 11. S. Union Street, Cambridge, N.Y., 12816. The Valentine’s Day party is on the 14th. It looks to be lively.

Red and I met Ellen, the newest resident of the Mansion, and visited Connie, now working on her 15th pair of mittens. More tomorrow morning.