For Samuel Reuben, words were like pebbles in a colorful and carefully assembled rock collection, with an occasional semi-precious stone or diamond tossed in.

April 29, 1970

My dear Shelly:

Well now that Passover has gone by, we can reset our sights on the future which will soon be the present and the present will soon be the past.

For after all, the true pleasures of home are not outside but within our hearts…

Michael had his exhibits in “FOCUS ON THE ARTS” of his photography. It was quite well attended . People from everywhere came to visit the exposition at the Highland Park High School . He was very proud to show people around. Chucky is very good at playing the clarinet and he is improving constantly.

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In the first place, the succession of seasons multiplies every home. How different is the view from our window as we look on the tender green of spring, the rich foliage of summer, the glorious tints of autumn or the delicate coldness of winter.

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There is an old English song called “There’s no place like home.”

It may well be doubted which is more delightful - to start for traveling on a holiday or to return home from one which has been thoroughly enjoyed. We may indeed secure for ourselves an endless variety of scenic thoughts without leaving our own firesides.

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