I, for one, enjoy reading your poems and admiring your photos. Occasionally I will chuckle out loud over a joke. I share in everyone's pain over the terrible abuse of children's rights in far too many countries. I respect the OpEds and essays that you write. I fear, as many of you do, for our planet's future. And I love knowing that our UNICEF family, collectively and individually continues to live full, rich lives beyond retirement or separation.
Please, if ever you have thought about sending something to our small but mighty group of dedicated editors, but have not mustered the energy to do so, know that from my small town in northern New Mexico, USA, I will read what you send with great pleasure and interest.
-- Paula Claycomb
Lovely words Paula. Thanks so much…
ReplyDeleteEven in retirement we keep busy with many responsibilities but this is a reminder that we should read and also contribute.....
ReplyDeleteVery good initiative Paula. We need more motivational approaches to encourage our 1000 plus constituents to contribute original materials to our XUNICEF blog. There is no better or practical way to maintain our fellowship and camaraderie among the former UNICEF staffers. Besides, we are also spread out in more than 100 countries and probably many hundreds of localities, so it should be of interest to read about where and how each of us is spending their retirement. From the little we have published in the past five years, it is apparent that many unknown talents and interests have been discovered and shared. We are certain there are so many more that are still to be published. All such contributions can only strengthen our XUNICEF network . Thank you.
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