To Mark Haskell Smith

Dear Mr. Smith,

I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to reach out to express my deep appreciation for your work, particularly your insightful exploration of naturism in "Naked at Lunch." Your writing struck a chord with me, as it truly captured the essence of a lifestyle often misunderstood.

As a passionate advocate for naturism, I am in the process of launching a global initiative, NaturismRE, which seeks to promote body positivity, inclusivity, and a deep connection with nature. Our aim is to raise awareness about the benefits of naturism and help people see it as more than just a lifestyle choice, but also a movement that fosters equality, mental well-being, and respect for the environment.

Given your open-minded approach and experience in writing about naturism, I wanted to invite you to learn more about our initiative. Your voice would be invaluable in shaping the conversation around naturism, and I would be honoured to collaborate or have you share your thoughts on this evolving topic.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to the possibility of connecting.

Warm regards,
Vincent Marty
Founder, NaturismRE

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Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 6:05 AM
From: "Mark Haskell Smith" <mhs@markhaskellsmith.com>
To: "Naturism Resurgence" <Naturism@reborn.com>
Subject: Re: naturismre support / Open letter

Hi Vincent!  

It's so nice to get your letter.  Thanks so much for your warm words!   It's always great to hear that my books are appreciated.  You made my day!

I spent some time on your impressive website.  That is an ambitious project, and a much needed one I think. I'm not sure what I can offer, besides some cheerleading on the sidelines, but I'd love to hear your thoughts with the caveat that I'm in the middle of teaching graduate students right now and I won't have much free time until late-June.

best, mhs

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Sent: Monday, November 11, 2024 at 1:23 PM
From: "Naturism Resurgence" <Naturism@reborn.com>
To: "Mark Haskell Smith" <mhs@markhaskellsmith.com>
Subject: Re: naturismre support / Open letter

Dear Mark,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to explore the NaturismRE website. It means a lot to have your support on the sidelines, and I truly appreciate your feedback on this project – it is, indeed, an ambitious undertaking but one I believe can make a real difference.

I understand how busy things are for you with your teaching, and I’m grateful for any thoughts or insights you may eventually be able to share. As we continue to develop the initiative, I’ll be working on ways to build awareness and reach a broader audience, so I’ll keep you posted on any updates or collaborations that might interest you.

Thank you again for your encouragement, and best of luck with your current semester! Looking forward to connecting again when your schedule allows.

Warm regards,
Vincent Marty
Founder, NaturismRE