Jean Ryan
Jean Ryan, a native Vermonter, lives in Lillian, Alabama. Her stories and essays have appeared in a variety of journals and anthologies. She has also published a novel, LOST SISTER. Her short story collections, SURVIVAL SKILLS and LOVERS AND LONERS, are available online. STRANGE COMPANY, a collection of short nature essays, is available in paperback as well as digital and audio editions.
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Jean Ryan 
I love this painting, which came first…I hope you both are doing well. We are finding the time very productive. Piano, karate, knitting, horseshoes, just to name a few. Wishing you a wonderful May ahead.
Robert
Thank you for this, Robert. Glad to hear you are wearing the storm with your typical grace.