Herman is coming back to life. He lost nearly 70 pounds in a nursing home, where was for months while he recovered from some serious falls. He has been at the Mansion for five days, and says he is coming back to life. He lost so much weight, he said, that  his dentures no longer fit and he is having trouble speaking clearly.

Herman is a former dairy farmer and goat lover, he is a sweet and gentle man. He loves animals, and he is thrilled to be in the Mansion, where he says the care is loving and healing. He is recovering from his drastic weight loss and from several serious and painful falls. i asked him if he needs anything, and he said he didn’t, he has everything he needs. I suspect  he would enjoy some letters and especially some photos of animals, he milked dairy cows for years and especially loves goats and dogs. You can write Herman if you wish c/o The Mansion, 11 S. Union Avenue, Cambridge, N.Y., 12816.