2 May 1968

Dear Petie,

Diane did move a week or so ago. I didn’t mean to overemphasize the situation but you know that there are few people one can have around for a long time without invitations.

We were glad to have your letter. I’m glad you are getting along passably well.

We had a good two weeks in Amherst, Mass, just in time to get the new leaves and loveliness of spring there. It came early this year.

Crellie is getting along well. Did you receive your copy of the Festschrift? Do you like it? Everyone seems pleased.

Thank you for your expression of my usefulness which came at a good time for I have felt uprooted and purposeless here. But I must get cracking soon. I have felt all right and have had no further symptoms of there being anything wrong with me.

Perhaps I’ll come and see you sometime this summer. Or are you coming here? I have a hi-fi set here now which I purchased through Linie. He ordered it for me. 40% off. I don’t have many records yet.

[...] Sandy is going to have pups again. Poor Linda! She managed finally to get rid of all the first ones.

My Christmas cactus is at it again - blooming that is! And is covered with lovely blossoms. I think it means to recompense me for the lack of a garden! Nice thought.

Our Santa Barbara friends, the students, spent last weekend with us. They go to India, Kashmir, on the 22nd. I think all around the world.

Best love to you and to the children. Keep well. The times are horrible here in the U. S. and I’m sure they will get much worse. This beautiful world and this wonderful country. One could cry,

Hugs + kisses, Mama