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of artificial intelligence software products intended for the maintenance operations of heavy industry such as energy companies, cold storage warehouses, large buildings and convention centers, transit companies and aviation. I am partnered with a Sydney, Australia software developer (1Ansah Pty. Ltd.). I have to admit that it is a real challenge but great fun. The kids are doing well. Daughter Amanda is located in Salt Lake City, which gives us a wonderful excuse to do a little traveling. Matt lives in Santa Monica and is active in social media. Sorry that I missed the last reunion; we were cruising the Greek Islands and had our first visit to Jerusalem. We had a lovely time. I couldn’t find the Colossus of Rhodes, but I loved the old walled city. And for all of you who are considering a California move, remember, ‘give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses.’ Now that California is a ‘Sanctuary State’, we’ll take whoever wants to come! No matter what, we still produce the best wines in this great country.”
’65 RH Caroline Fairless released a new book, The God Presumption, in November, 2017, by an independent press. She writes, “I have accepted invitations for several radio talk interviews, and over the winter, with family in South Carolina, colleagues organized three book events. My husband Jim and I continue to facilitate retreats on behalf of The Center for Courage & Renewal, the most recent being held at Mepkin Abbey in SC, site of a former slave plantation. I enjoy the opportunity to design spacious retreats across a broad spectrum of professions and interests; most are earth-based and place-based.” For retreat information visit www.restoringthewaters.com. Sarah Kernochan writes, “My husband threw a surprise 70th birthday party for me, inviting my closest friends. I was gobsmacked to see Deborah Choate, Lisa De Lima, Margot Botsford (all the way from New Orleans), and Glenn Close. Alas, Wendy Winslow died only a few months before, but Glenniebop and I paid her a Fingernails’ farewell visit and we laughed like
the lunatics we are. Dear Wendybop, how we will miss you. Rosemary friends grow more cherished with every passing year. In other news, I have completed a book-length memoir posted in installments on my blog: sarahkernochan.blogspot.com. It chronicles all my encounters with ghosts, spirits and the spiritual, throughout my life, so I call it a paranormal memoir. (Currently seeking a literary agent.) I’m also starting work on an FX miniseries based on Truman Capote’s unfinished novel Answered Prayers.” Susan Hall Mygatt became a grandmother again three times in the past year, with a granddaughter born to her youngest daughter last May, and a grandson born to each of her twin daughters within 18 days of each other in January – she calls these newest arrivals her ‘almost twins’! With the arrival of these three babies (joining her first grandson born in 2014), she feels newly entwined in her daughters’ lives in a deep and rewarding way. Ann Sears writes, ”Those classmates interested in donating to the Rosemary Hall 1965 memorial bench and tree, in the memory of Julie Clark Goodyear and Wendy Winslow Lofting should contact me at searssunshine@comcast.net. We dedicated the bench and tree at our 50th Reunion.”
’66 C Rod Walker writes, “Maggie and I founded the Blue Ridge PRISM three years ago to battle invasive plants across almost 3 million acres of the northern Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. We have made terrific progress, and recently received the prestigious Dugdale Award for Meritorious Achievement in Conservation from the Garden Club of Virginia. If you are ever down Charlottesville way, let us know and do drop by.” ’67 C Doug Bryant writes, “I retired after a 45-year career in corporate banking, and given the horrible winters in New England, Cammie and I are spending more time in Florida. We continue to be members at the Hillsboro Club in Pompano Beach and we were
delighted to recently sponsor Bill and Patricia Brock for membership. Bill is still a phenomenal tennis player (way out of my league!), and we look forward to spending more time with them. This past winter, we rented for two months in Vero Beach, just a stone’s throw from my brother Bill’s (Class of 1959) place. Dan and Jodie Hunt just bought a house nearby, and I have played several rounds of golf with Tony Childs ‘68. I am growing to like this retirement thing!” Selby Hinkebein writes, “Calling it a day at the end of May. After selling the family shoe business in 1985, I started my second career as a stockbroker. Had I known how hard it would be to get started, I probably would not have become a broker. Lucky for me (and my clients) I put a very high percentage of them in Apple in 2004. Apple has absolved me of most of my previous sins. Oh, Cam Platt lives. You can contact him at his New Mexico number, at least when he is in the States.”
’67 RH Leigh Barnard Furda writes, “After five wonderful years living in northern California Greg and I are off on our next adventure. We are moving to Durango, Colorado to live close to our granddaughter, Bentley, age 7. The babysitting starts! I have lived in San Francisco, New York City, Barrington, Illinois, Chicago, the Florida Keys, Santa Rosa, California and now Durango. Every place has been an adventure and I hope this will be our last move but not last adventure. Our door is always open for guests, so come explore the southwest.” Mary Lou Lange writes, “This year is my 31st working for the state of New York as a psychologist. I continue to enjoy what I do and the challenges that that I face. The commute is a challenge as well across the new Tappan Zee Bridge - daily! Best wishes to all. Our 50th Reunion will always be in our minds and hearts.” ’69 C
Julian Lines stepped down from the Board of Auroville International after more than 20 years. He attended Prime Minister Modi’s speech to honor Auroville’s work in ecological restoration in South India. Julian and his wife, Wendy, continue as Trustees of Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center, where they are constructing a new super-insulated straw bale house outside of Woodstock, N.Y.
’69 RH Page Allen writes, “Life is a gift each day,
LEFT Lloyd Miller ’67 and his wife Marguerite
CENTER Susan Hall Mygatt ’65 became a
moved to Silverthorne, Colorado, from Maryland. Pictured here with their two sons and their wives and first grandson. Another grandson arrived in February 2018.
grandmother again with a granddaughter born to her youngest daughter last May, and a grandson born to each of her twin daughters in January.
RIGHT Page Allen ’69 and partner, Vic John-
son, at their home in Northern New Mexico.
one that I meet here in Santa Fe looking towards the mountains, or, at my partner’s small ranch, looking towards the river that flows southward through his Cottonwood bosque. I am blessed to live in places that the wildlife can enter and depart easily, deer, elk, coyotes and many birds. They are often my models and inspiration in my studio, painting and writing. I show still with the Owings Gallery here, and you can see new work on their website. My grandson, Otis, is 10 and a great boy, enjoying skiing and skateboarding and ever precious screen time. Nieces and nephews are flourishing in their fields, from nursing to fine art.”