Dear Friends and Family is a diary, in letters-a humorous, observation of life, in every-day situations. The letters are the author's attempt to keep in touch with friends and family members, scattered across the United States. Faced with multiple health problems, while trying to establish a critter-proof garden and raise animals, the author faces each challenge-including a black bear, raccoons, possums, skunks and numerous other animals-with humor and a positive attitude, and passes the laughter on through her letters. They are a ray of hope, and proof that obstacles can be overcome. Come along and share the laughter.