#MastersofSocialIsolation. 1. Emily Dickinson, who withdrew to her home in Amherst and adopted the life of a recluse or “stationary pilgrim.” She maintained a lively correspondence but had little personal contact beyond her family, saving her energies for observation and poetry.

Thank you for this. Nothing comforts me so much these days as remembering the "cloud of witnesses," which I first became aware of through your intro to "All Saints." (Yes, I know it is in the Ep. to the Hebrews but I became aware through you.) We have much good company always.