AUREET'S LETTERS — California 1981-82
October, 1981
Hi Sageet!
How are you? Well, I'm stuck in Cheyenne, waiting for them to fix our brakes (we don't have any rear breaks and I don't think its a good idea to go through the Rockies without them!!) To top it off it's snowing all across Wyoming, I just hope that when they do fix the brakes we will be able to get out of here. By the time you get this letter, I'll either be in California or stuck under a 12 foot snow drift!! Not much else is happening except that at least this hotel has a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and Sauna so life isn't so bad after all.
Camping in California, 1982
How is school? How did you do on the mid terms? I'm sure you did fine and it will get easier as you get the hang of it. Just try to make the most of it! College can be a super drag if you let it or you can learn a lot, but it's up to you to stimulate yourself. Make sure you reward yourself for good studying because then it will get easier and part of your behavior. The key to doing well with a minimum amount of effort in college is good study habits - so study your Psych text on Operant Conditioning and use it. One other key is never ever leave things for the last minute!! Especially for the end of semester Finals and Term papers!! You can have a nervous breakdown in December trying to get everything done the last week! Plus it's a royal drag because you can't do anything else! I learned that the hard way my first semester. If you need my help or advice let me know…
[Note: Aureet would usually finish her class assignments immediately when she learned what the assignments were.]
October, 1981
Dear Savtah [Grandmother],
It was wonderful to see you again. I feel so happy that I've had the opportunity to spend more time with you. Your serenity, warmth, and good humor filled the house, as well as our hearts. Your coming such a long distance to share in this joyful wedding, was the best present of all. Steve was especially grateful for the opportunity of meeting you. He, as well as I, now feel we have an extra-special grandmother. We are both looking forward to coming to Israel and spending more time with you.
…We love you very much and wish we could see you much more often. I wish you good health and happiness in the many years to come…
October, 1981
Dear Linka [Aunt],
The cover of this card is a picture of where we stayed on our honeymoon. We had an absolutely wonderful time, the only problem was that it had to end. We are now back in Boston busily packing for our move to California in 3 days.
Linka, I am so glad that you were here for the wedding. You made it so extra special for me. Your help, support, friendship and love are very much appreciated and will be treasured always. I am only sorry that we are not neighbors so that I could talk to you everyday. The way things are now I shall be looking forward to visiting you in Israel in the near future. Of course, you are always warmly welcome to come visit me in California at which time I shall serve you dinner on the most beautiful China in the world. I am so grateful that you talked us into getting the China. Now my dishes will be like special friends and I shall always think of you…
I think you are a wonderful person and I'm glad you are my Aunt and that everyone thinks that I am like you…
