"Becky has a knack for striking a
chord.”
—Richard Gross, op-ed editor, The Baltimore Sun.
“Becky writes with a chip on her
shoulder and laughter in her heart. She refuses to be content
with wimpy verbs and tired phrases. This lady knows where to
find gold in the day’s routine experiences. When you read a
Becky Galli column, you walk away with something that will get
you past the bumps in life.”
—Jack Williams, Associate Editor,
ONE Magazine
I am writing to let you know how
much I appreciate your articles in The Herald Dispatch.
Consider me a fan. Without fail, your all too infrequent
articles add the rare literary touch to my morning newspaper.
God has blessed you with an
exceptional gift.
D. Spence
Moving column gives help to those
dealing with loss.
I just wanted to express my
sincere appreciation for the column by Becky Galli titled, "What
do we keep and what do we let go?"
(Oct. 11 Towson Times).
Not only was the article poignant
and sensitive, it was also gracefully written.
Loss can originate from many
different sources, and it brings varying levels of sorrow to
each person. I am sure that the story will provide readers with
an insight for dealing with the inevitable transition from "what
was" to "what will be."
A Towson Times Reader
"I always read your column in the
Herald-Dispatch with great interest. Being a middle school
principal… I found yesterday's article most applicable to a
problem we deal with on a daily basis at the middle level.
"Words can do more damage than sticks, stones". With all the
emphasis on bullying in the schools I found this article to be
of great interest. In fact, I clipped it out and put it in my
files and plan to refer to it when the name calling and
gossiping issues arise between students.
A Herald Dispatch reader
I am writing to thank you. I
am writing to say how I admire your writing, and your
willingness to tackle hard topics.
But I am writing, more specifically, to say how greatly your
column, "What do we keep and what do we let go?" has affected
me.
After reading that piece, I went to New York City for the
unveiling of my Father's grave stone. Your column wrote about
the death of your parents, your pain, your losses, and that of
your sister. I admired your restraint in describing the
'awful-ness of loss".......
I intended to write you, and thank you for helping me - your
writing helped me get in touch with my grief, and gave me
perspective.
But then, "Life Intervened".
My brother, my beloved brother, died on October 16th. It was a
mere 2 weeks ago, I suppose, and it is with difficulty that I
write this 'e-missive'. When we lose our loved ones, when they
are taken away (as it were), it really hurts....I don't know,
like an implosion, like a decimation of one's heart. Like a
dissolution of a very holy bond....
So I wanted to thank you, Ms. Galli. Thank you for your
emotion-filled reporting. Keep on with your fierce examination
of the tough stuff.
It is one way to affirm
Life, and the fact that " IT GOES ON".......
A Towson Times reader
