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Fern (writing FernMusing)'s avatar

“Time to turn off the mute button...” - love that.

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Emily Elliot's avatar

I saw Isaac Stern last spring in Rhinebeck, NY where he introduced another young musician he’d mentored, violinist Jennifer Koh. As I read your newsletter, I felt the power of music to connect us to people, like you, who are far away and on my mind daily.

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Gary Ritkes's avatar

Such a lovely read Sheryl. It brings me back to the days of thinking how I marveled at your talent when we were small children. How you would flow over the keys and keep your rhythm with the metronome. Doris would make me leave when your serious lessons would start. I may have been your biggest and first fan! Miss you, and always praying for your family's and friend's safety! Gary

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Sheryl Abbey's avatar

Thanks, Gary. You brought a big smile to my face! Miss you, too.

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Gary Ritkes's avatar

Glad to make you smile. I have a question for you. I am doing some end of year planning with my company for some donations for the causes we believe in. I would love for you to recommend one that is near and dear to your heart so I can help. Please let me know as soon as possible if you could. ❤️

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Gary Ritkes's avatar

I never really post on Facebook anymore, but you should tell someone to go see the post that I sent this morning. That will put a smile on your face too. Stay well.

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Sheryl Abbey's avatar

You tempted me, so I looked. What an endorsement! Thanks, Gary. Much love and hope to see you one of these days!

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