My letter to the editor of the Providence Journal Bulletin today.

Link at http://www.projo.com/opinion/letters/content/LT_younkinRDY_12-22-08_LBCLL7I_v8.90971ae.html

or read the text:

Marie Younkin-Waldman: More positive energy, please

01:00 AM EST on Monday, December 22, 2008

I agree with Martha Cruciani from Warwick’s Dec. 16 letter. The news everywhere, in the papers, on the radio and television, is becoming overwhelmingly focused on the negative: economy, crime, foreign affairs, etc.

Reading such material can dampen readers’ outlook for life in general and pull one down. Right now we need to bolster each other

If times are going to be tough, the tough need to get going by shoring up their energy and courage. My recent cable television show (Tea with Marie) focused on beauty, gentility and tranquility to search out the positive and the talent in Rhode Island as inspiration to others.

Perhaps The Journal could be a trend setter and establish a section of the front page as a “positive corner” to help readers try to keep a little balance in their lives and help us all move on with tranquility into this uncertain world.

MARIE YOUNKIN-

WALDMAN

Narragansett

My Bio - written in the third person

Marie Younkin-Waldman is a published writer. Her credits include: Regular columnist at The South County Independent, a Rhode Island newspaper, a book of essays Simply South County, Gentility Press. She is currently working on To Hear The Birds Sing, a memoir of how technology has changed her life and enabled her to hear. Marie has also had poetry published in the European edition of The Herald Tribune.

Marie recently completed a seven year stint as writer, host and producer of a Rhode Island television interview show, Tea with Marie, that focused on topics and talents related to beauty, gentility and tranquilty. She currently produces televison specials from time to time.

Marie lives in Narragansett, RI with her husband, Myron Waldman. She has four adult children and seven grandchildren. She is active in her church, book club and French group and loves gardening, singing and performing.