How to Find Peace Anytime, Anyplace

I have thought meditation might be useful and have tried it. However, when I read the author’s description of his “mental chatter” during a typical session, I thought, How could I possibly take anyone who doesn’t like fedoras seriously? —J. Gregory Bushong Weaverville,

North Carolina

IT WAS THE BEST OF PLACES, IT WAS THE WORST OF PLACES

✦ My county is rated a bit below average when it comes to amenities, and I wondered what the author would think of it. A few paragraphs later, I read he’s from where I live: Oneonta, New York. I bet he thinks it’s pretty terrific—like I do. —Nancy Sikes

Oneonta, new York

✦ I was so entranced by the author’s account of Red Lake County, Minnesota, that I read the story twice. It painted such a wonderful picture of classic small-town America that I wanted to hop on a plane and experience for myself all Red Lake Falls has to offer.

—Susan Madar

Devon, Pennsylvania