Letter 1

Your article (November) mentioned a doctor's visit for "heat and compression"treatment. I bought an inexpensive microwavable moist-heat eye compress online and use it for several minutes at bedtime to help open the oil glands. Plus,the warmth and ritual help me relax and fall asleep. No more messy washcloth compresses for me!

——Julie Evans

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Letter 2

The Quality Inn in Kodak, Tennessee,

turning into a shelter during a historic winter storm showed so much kindness that I read the story twice (November). For Sean Patel to open his hotel to locals in need during the storm and power outage, at Christmastime and for just $25 (the lowest price the corporate regulations would allow), was priceless. The town is a better place because of Patel and his staff.

——Annette Wolfe

Shelton, Connecticut

Letter 3

You suggested using toothpicks to raise a pot lid and prevent the pot from boiling over (October). I prevent boilovers by just laying a wooden spoon over the open pot. The spoon will pop most of the bubbles on contact-hasn't failed me yet!

——Pam Snellgrove

LaGrange, Georgia

Letter 4

The story about a snorkeler, Carter Viss,who lost his arm after getting hit by a speedboat (October)— and then forgiving the driver— was among the most compelling I've ever read. Here was a story of health and loss, sea and shore,healing and the hope to endure out of the darkness into the light. Simply marvelous!

——Leander Jones

Northport, Alabama