Thank you, truly.

Dear Wren,

Thank you for joining. I mean that more than the word usually allows: every member makes it possible for me to spend three days at a market or a week on a farm instead of an afternoon on the phone. You're paying for time, and I promise to spend it carefully.

If you ever want to tell me something, about a letter, a farm near you or a number that looks wrong, just reply to any email. It comes straight to me, and I read every one.