Hi Bill,

I’m sending this to say thank you for your note of apology and clarification.  I realize I reacted, rather than responded, to the rough draft version sent by mistake – I had not read your longer piece, clearly edited by Bev. 

These days I fear my humor gene is somewhat stunted, especially when I am fatigued, as I was last evening.  I totally missed your tongue-in-cheek tone.

As you and Bev know, Joe and I experienced ourselves deeply blessed by the loving care you and Bev gave to Jon and Ben during Summer ’72, and never doubted you – hence the shocking disconnect I felt with your words.

Anyway, I hope we both are wiser for this little “snafu” in the greater universe of sharing memories of the beloved community.

Grace, peace and love,

Marilyn