Mailbag - March 2025

FAMILY FIRST Jeffrey Feinstein's life turned upside down when he suffered a spinal cord injury in 2018. He says spending time with family has helped him move forward. Jeffrey (center) is pictured with his wife Alli, twin boys George and Joshua, and daughter Julia. (Photo: lawellphoto.com)

Inspirational story 

I was blown away by the Buzz feature story about Jeffrey Feinstein [Rolling Forward: With help from family and community by Pooja Salhotra, Feb. 2025]. Such a beautifully written piece about this amazing young man and his community of support. A story of love, resilience, and courage! Thank you for sharing such high-quality journalism with your readers!

Carol Brejot 

Correction: Ingredient missing 

How much flour do I put in the pound cake [Charles Alford’s Favorite Pound Cake, featured in Recipe for a Sweet Space: Mary Alford designs a meaningful room by Jennifer Oakley, Feb. 2025]?

Ann-Marie Hedberg 

Editor’s note: Ann-Marie, thank you for letting us know an ingredient was missing, and we apologize for the omission. The recipe calls for 3 cups of flour, and it has been updated on our website.

As mentioned in Joni Hoffman’s editor’s note this month, Ann-Marie was just one of many messages we received from readers requesting the missing ingredient from this recipe – many of whom called the day after the issue was delivered to homes. We were regretful about the error but happy to see the story – and recipe – resonated with so many, so quickly. Thank you to Mary Alford for sharing this special recipe and story. 

It was something special 

There were a few tears while reading this [70 is Not the New 50: Thank goodness by Cindy Gabriel, Jan. 2025], and while I always enjoy your articles, this one was something extra special. “20s in the ’70s and 70 in the ’20s” indeed!

Suzanne Smith Wright

With age comes wisdom 

In response to 70 is Not the New 50 by Cindy Gabriel: How we love your articles, Cindy! Keep them coming! You look fantastic. Your articles continue to bring out so many emotions as we contemplate the profound truths of aging!

Carol Moshier

Creating a book club? 

I read your article, Book-Club Books [by Cindy Burnett, Jan. 2025], with interest! I am interested in helping create another Bellaire-based book club. I am a retired nurse who lives on Evergreen Street. I am hoping that you know of other Bellaire residents who are interested in participating in a book club. Perhaps others, like myself, have contacted you? I am open to your ideas, suggestions, and advice as to how to invite other book lovers for monthly gatherings.

Ann Strang

Editor’s note: Thank you for reaching out, Ann! If any Buzz readers are interested in connecting with Ann, email us at [email protected] and we’ll pass it along. In the meantime, find lots of book recommendations from Buzz book reviewer Cindy Burnett at thebuzzmagazines.com. 

Making a difference 

The story featuring my family as well as Steel Magnolia Moms [Resilient Heads and Hearts: Moms supporting other special-needs moms by Michelle Casas Groogan, Nov. 2024] is one I am still getting compliments and positive feedback from! What a tremendous impact and outpouring of love we as a family have received. In fact, someone just this week was complimenting my husband and I on the article, which appeared over three months ago. The Steel Magnolia Moms also benefitted by having your readers support us at our Annual Holiday Market. We had a record turnout this year and that is at least in part due to this feature. It was a pleasure working with Michelle and she produced a wonderful, heartfelt article.

Emily Scherman

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