Thank you, merci beaucoup, grazie mille & muchísimas gracias

A big cheers to all of you!

Dear Subscribers,

A little over a year ago I started Rossi Reports not knowing exactly what I was doing or what to expect.

You, my dear readers, have exceeded my expectations by reading my wacky posts, subscribing, and leaving interesting comments.

My paid subscribers, in particular, have helped me so much during a very rocky time when journalism is changing and proving much more challenging to maneuver.

Thank you one and all for subscribing and for renewing your subscriptions as well. And grazie mille for all the many acts of kindness by my friends, many of whom are subscribers — from wonderful dinners to amazing trips to unexpected gifts. You seriously rock my world and give me faith in humanity.

Since its inception, Rossi Reports has included historical sagas, character sketches, personal anecdotes, and humorous essays, even occasional renewable energy news or tips on finding money.

A few things I’ve learned over this past year: everybody is sick to death of the Bonapartes, so except for one post about the decadence of the Second French Empire sometime before this year’s end, I’ll let those sleeping dogs lie. In general, I’ll be deemphasizing history.

Also: shorter is better. Henceforth, I’ll try to avoid epic tales.

Another thing: Funny is good. I want to emphasize topics that are light, bright, and absurdly amusing in upcoming newsletters. I also plan to post more Q&As with interesting people from all walks of life.

Please let me know which newsletters you particularly like as well as those that you particularly don’t like and feel free to suggest ideas for future posts you’d like to see.

And again, many thanks.

Cheers to you,

Melissa

PS Another newsletter — about shipwrecks or molemates — will be coming later this week.