Re the Feb. 23 issue on Depression:

“Your article on Depression and the rating system that you’ve developed are extraordinarily accurate and helpful for readers. At this point in my life I believe it is a hormonal and cosmic energy imbalance. However, when I was in my 40s, I was hovering between 4 and 4.2 for a long time. Spent lots of money on therapies that didn’t seem to help beyond giving me something to do and someplace I was supposed to go. Thank you for sharing.” – MF

Re my Indulgence Diet:

“Love this! I have to try it.” – DB

Why I keep doing what I do:

“I was sitting down to write you a letter but I’ll just say it in this email: I really appreciate you and all you have done for me over the years. I know you are a mentor to countless copywriters and have had a major influence on the profession. But you have always been an influence and role model to me, as well. I owe you thanks and I do thank you. If there’s something I can do for you, you have only to let me know.” – BB