A reader of the blog gave Peggie a cat named Pumpkin, and Peggie is carrying it with her everywhere she goes. Peggie is a sweet and cheerful soul, on Friday’s I teach a story-writing workship, the Mansion residents are reading from their stories on June 30 in the Great Room.

One reader of the blog bought $100 worth of cookies from the Round House Cafe for the readings.

We will choose some of the best stories for awards and recognition. I hope to find a way to publish the stories into some kind of book or pamphlet. The stories coming in are beautiful and touching, about life and memory. Peggie’s story is about her husband, who died more than eight years ago. She talks with him every day and her story is about the conversations they have.

It is very beautiful. I hope to share them all with you after the story-telling competition ends. Another blog reader sent her a jigsaw puzzle yesterday, she loves working on puzzles and loves getting your letters. You can write Peggie at the Mansion, 11 S. Union Avenue, Cambridge, N.Y., 12816.