Dear Sir,

Last Monday I went shopping at Wal-mart to buy a large box of chocolates for my kind and generous Dutch friend’s birthday. I found what I wanted but, unfortunately, the rather heavy box was on the upper shelf. Leaning on my cane, standing on tiptoes, I reached for it but it came down on my forehead next to my hairline.

Dear Sir:

The Pan American Games are an offshoot of the Olympic Games, which began as competition among individual athletes but are now viewed as a competition among nations, representing the increasing nationalism that many people deplore.

Dear Sir,

Rick Perry, as a presidential candidate you should stop telling other countries to clean up what you should be doing in your own country.

Dear Sir,

The superb Pan American Games opening ceremony was a joy to watch.

Dear Sir,

I agree with Jeanne Chaussee about women going naked on Mexican TV.  But it’s not limited to television.

Dear Sir,

After reading Ms. Philpotts’ letter in the October 8 edition of The Reporter, I just had to respond. While I’m sure she’s probably a very nice woman and thought she was doing us all a favor by complaining to the manager at Walmart, I hope the manager didn’t get the impression she was a spokesperson for all the gringos living in the area.