Mailbag - July 2018

POPULAR GUY Dorothy Kaldis, Maura Montgomery and Allison Mercado (from left) hug on their favorite neighbor, Sterling, outside of his West University home. (Photo: lawellphoto.com)

Sterling’s story inspires neighbors

Cathy did a masterful job on the article featuring our beloved Sterling [Burton] [The Good Neighbor: Everybody loves Sterling, by Cathy Gordon, June 2018]! The photographs all turned out terrific as well! Many thanks to The Buzz for bringing Sterling’s story to life. The article and the party we neighbors hosted for Sterling have brought the neighborhood together even more than before. It’s so nice to have neighbors that check on each other. I heard from several friends who read Sterling’s story, and they let me know how inspiring it is for someone who is 98 to be leading such a vibrant life. Thank you again for the lovely story.

Robin Burks

Editor’s note: Robin, thank you for bringing us this beautiful story.

Gifts for gifted dressmaker

I just finished reading your article about Denise Moseley and her passion for heirloom sewing [Heirloom Sewing: From dress to lifetime quest, by Andria Frankfort, May 2018]. Back in the late ’70s, French hand sewing was all the rage in Louisiana. I have a few books and patterns to give to Denise, if she is interested.

Betty Lennon

Editor’s note: Betty, thank you for your sweet offer. We loved connecting you with Denise.

A fan of podcasts and “Back Porch”

We enjoyed reading Andria Frankfort’s recent piece about podcasts [Back Porch: A world of podcasts, April 2018]. Her columns are always filled with wit and humor as well as useful resources. We are now listening to a variety of podcasts (incorporating the helpful hint of the "1.5") on our phones, in the car, and while working out. Thanks for another timely and practical article.

Cheryl and Haran Levy

Editor’s note: Thank you for your kind comments, Cheryl and Haran. We’re glad this story was helpful. Keep us posted on which podcasts you’re enjoying.

Happy summer, high school grads

I received this [a link to Class of 2018: Where are they headed?, by Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld, June 2018] yesterday and quickly shared it with my colleagues. We love this and are excited to see so many of our students in the magazine. Thank you for the fun and wonderful opportunity!

Shari Durrett, Director of Communications, Second Baptist School

Editor’s note: Thank you, Shari, and congratulations to the Class of 2018. If you’re a recent graduate, contribute to, if you haven’t already – our annual database of college-bound Buzz seniors.

From our Briarwood student correspondent

I just wanted to say thank you for an amazing two years of being part of “School Buzz.” It was an amazing experience that I will never forget. I learned so much and hope to use those skills when I start college … as I go out into the world I’ll need connections like this to help me succeed in whatever life throws at me next.

Mackenzie McAnear

Editor’s note: Mackenzie, thank you for contributing to School Buzz on behalf of The Briarwood School. We wish you the best of luck as you head into this next phase of life. To any high school students interested in writing for us, check out School Buzz for more details about our program. We’re accepting applications now for 2018-19.

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