Your imaginative and thoughtful gifts have sparked a kind of Renaissance at the Mansion. The zentangle on the upper left is especially popular, it’s a relaxing, easy way to drawn special patterns. Your art supplies have inspired many of the residents to start drawing and painting, they are excited about participating in an art show in April, their work will be displayed in the Mansion, the winners will be awarded prizes.

Some of the first pieces are up on the board in the Activity Room.

If you wish to send some simple and inexpensive art supplies – crayons, pencils, watercolor kits and pads – that would be appreciated. I’m going to try and  round up some materials from local artists as well, please don’t spent too much money. Julie Smith, the Activity Director at the Mansion, will distribute the materials. You can write her c/o Julie Smith, The Mansion, 11 S. Union Street, Cambridge, N.Y., 12816.

You have touched so many lives in such affirming and healthy ways, much gratitude to you. The Army of Good is gathering strength and purpose, we will help carry one another over the sometimes bumpy road. Nothing but good.

Several of the Mansion residents asked if Red could sleep over sometimes (nobody asked me if I could sleep over) and I said sure, if the staff can work it out. Connie says she has first crack at Red sleeping in her room. We’ll see how this plays out.

He is completely at ease in the Mansion now, and I have the sense the acupuncture he is receiving is heightening his intuitiveness. A very special day at the Mansion today and thanks for lighting the creative spark, which still burns brightly in that building.