Dear Yankee | May/June 2020

Untapped Potential

I eagerly scanned “Eight Ways to Make the Most of Maple Season” [March/April] to find where in Rhode Island folks were doing their own sugaring and was greatly disappointed to find we weren’t mentioned. We don’t have statewide open houses as do the other New England states, but Rhode Island does have a few places that hold open hours during sugaring season. A quick Google search brings them up, and a mention in Yankee would have been a nice boost for these small artisans. I’m sure I’ll see them listed next time!

• Spring Hill Sugar House, Richmond

• Chepachet Farms and Sugar House, Chepachet

• Charlie’s Sugar House, Coventry

Karon A. Hartshorn North Providence, Rhode Island

Double Visions

What a treat it was to read two very special articles in the March/April issue: “Hope on Any Given Day” by Sophfronia Scott, and “The Unfinished Journey of João Victor” by Mel Allen, with photos by Dana Smith. They were food for the mind, heart, and soul.

Since I live near Newtown, Connecticut, and a family member knew one of the young students killed at Sandy Hook, I was especially touched by Sophfronia Scott’s personal account of the journey of her son, whose friend was killed that day. And the inspiring account of João Victor was of particular interest because I’m a retired teacher and I’m so aware of the many issues that asylum seekers face. Bravo to Yankee for featuring two such important stories.

Mary P. Walsh Southbury, Connecticut

To Have and Hold

Even though I subscribe to the online version of Yankee, I want the paper issue in hand so I can tear out recipes, beautiful photos, and articles to send to friends and relatives. And I can keep the articles I want to read again and again for inspiration, for laughter, for the brief moment of being on vacation again, remembering and appreciating the many gifts that New England offers. I will always be a Yankee magazine subscriber. Thank you for a wonderful travel experience in every issue.       

Patty Smith Rye, New Hampshire

Guiding Lights

I’m used to seeing pictures of one of my childhood homes, Portland Head Light, in magazines, TV commercials, and paintings. But I was happily surprised to see another childhood home in your January/February issue, Annisquam Light [“Connect with New England”]. The picture even included the house! My years spent at Annisquam as a child of the Coast Guard lightkeeper were some of the best of my life. Thank you, Yankee, for reviving my sweet memories!

Jan Reynolds Richmond, Virginia

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