We’ve been hearing from more far flung places in the last year but this is the first time to receive a fan letter from Russia.

“… I hope this email finds you well. My name is Dennis.  I’m writing you from Russia where I am teaching a course at a university and teaching English as a second language to anyone who is motivated . 

It was through the film, Winter’s Bone that I first saw and heard you. My ipod has a few of your songs that I play over and over and over again as I trek through the snow of this long, hard  Russian winter. 

Marideth, I can’t think of anyone I would rather have over for dinner than you.  The conversation, stories and song would be treasures. 

… send the shipment to my daughter in Texas and she will in turn send to me in the frozen wilds of Russia.  Still have snow! “

-m