Re my Feb. 28 “Report Card” on Trump: 

“I thought your piece on Trump’s second term (so far) was good and well-balanced. I didn’t vote for him, but I’m rooting for him.” – JP

“If it’s not impudent to say so, Mark, I think your writing is getting better. The essay on the first month of DT’s second term was excellent. You made several points I’ve been thinking but hadn’t yet figured out how to say.” – PLC

“What a MAGA loser you’ve turned into! I was disgusted by your so-called ‘Report Card’ on Trump. He’s the world’s next Hitler. And Elon Musk is worse!” – RF

From JG re the “Collecting Art” chapter in the Feb. 21 issue 

“I used to be fascinated by my grandfather’s art collection. I loved the art that he bought. The pieces really added beauty to his house, and the fact that the art appreciated in value was compelling. As I got older though, I realized something. The real pleasure and feeling you get is the feeling of beauty that the artist felt when he created the piece. Thus, the real pleasure is creating.”