Over the years that “Northland Nature” was in publication, I received many letters of appreciation from readers of the column. The following is an abridged sample of one of those letters.

Dear Judson,

Some years ago, I wrote you a note telling you of my appreciation for your fine essays in the Daily Sun.  I think it was in 1979.

I have just re-subscribed to Daily Sun, Sunday Addition.  To my great joy I have the priviledge, and pleasure, of reading your exquisite essays.  You are one of the finest writers extant.

I find your prose crystalline . . . the word I find most fitting.  I’ve done sufficient exploring of the plateau to feel what you’re writing about . . . what wondrous country.

My great respect and appreciation for your art is now expressed, and I feel good for doing that.

Sincerely,
Jeanne Gloe

Oakland, California
March 1986