These Dreams of You

a newsletter exploring love, loss, and resilience

By Ann E. McCLOSKEY

A Loon and a Mink

“I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.” — Anne Frank

Jun 19 • Ann E. McCLOSKEY

The Past is Never Dead

"The past is never dead. It's not even past." --William Faulkner, in Requiem for a Nun

Jun 6 • Ann E. McCLOSKEY

Books

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies.”—George R.R. Martin

May 30 • Ann E. McCLOSKEY

Libraries

“Libraries are the thin red line between civilization and barbarianism.” Neil Gaiman

May 21 • Ann E. McCLOSKEY

Crabapples and Love

Crabapple trees are in full pink and white bloom during the middle of May in Southern Vermont.

May 14 • Ann E. McCLOSKEY

Victory For Humanity

“Be ashamed to die before you have won some victory for humanity.”—Horace Mann

Apr 26 • Ann E. McCLOSKEY

Forgiveness

"Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace." --Jonathan Huie

Apr 19 • Ann E. McCLOSKEY

An Ode to Friendship

"There is no happiness like that of being loved by your fellow creatures, and feeling that your presence is an addition to their comfort." --Charlotte…

Apr 12 • Ann E. McCLOSKEY