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Robert Stetson

September 25, 2009

My Dear Friends,

So, where did the time go? And where are we (those still happily with us) going to go next? I love that thought…that challenge and that journey…it clearly “floats my boat” and makes me get up each day to “Carpe Diem!”…and that is what matters to me in life and I would guess for most of you, too, right?

I am so very glad that we are about to get to come together once again in our collective PHS Class of 1969 presence. That’s pretty darn great, I think, as things can go. And I, for one, can’t wait to see you all again and to remember those departed from the class in a special, meaningful way (Thanks, Mandy!) at the entrance to the Piedmont Park. It is the promise of a special night to remember those classmates and teachers who will not be with us and to let them know that they will be with us forever in our hearts and minds.

And, then, to celebrate: US. We are still building a community in doing so, and we have a chance to discover all of our “back story” moments and that is really great in my book.

I have so enjoyed being a part of this “Uber-dedicated reunion team” and just relished in not having to lead it. Our dear pal, Cliff, took on that important role and I want to thank him for that…completely! And (for all of his houghtful leadership and hard work here) he unfortunately can’t be with us on the 10th due to a family wedding obligation in South Carolina. Cliff: we will so very much miss you.

You know, I have often been asked the question: “What are you proudest of?” and I always share the following list (or parts thereof)with those who ask:

1.    Getting marriage right the second time around with my soulmate, Kim, for the past 25+ years (and that’s with a New Yorker, no less!)

2.    My daughter, Jenny, and my son, Tyler.

3.    My dear family from “all of the chapters of my life”

4.    The colleagues and professionals that I have been privileged to work with over the years…

5.    And, last but not least, my friends from Piedmont throughout the years and my teachers and administrators. And could you ever believe that our middle school art teacher (Bryan Smith – don’t forget your hair, Shelly! And remember your “Fat Little Rich Kid” sculpture, Peter!) has now in his twilight years turned out to be connected to me through his cousin Bryan’s and my cousin Mary’s marriage awhile back in time. We have had some very nice reunions over the years and he gifted me with a terrific watercolor painting that he did in the past at Christmas one year. This will be something that I will treasure always...

I also want to mention my college friends (including my AKL Fraternity brothers) because we are “inspired specimens” at every turn in life and it is my pleasure to have known them all!

Remember the 60's? What we thought and did that shaped us all? And our world? It was a wonderful time to be young and forming who we became...who we are now. I venture to guess that we all have just a bit to be proud of and to share with each other today.

All the very best to each of you and “Peace-Love-Dove!”

Bob

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