August 28, 2011 Abagail and John Adams wrote over 1200 letters to each other over the course of 60 years- from their 6 year long courtship till John’s retirement from politics. These letters give us a very personal history of a marriage enduring alongside America’s revolutionary beginnings. What a marvelous resource these intimate letters are […]
Archives for August 2011
Teaching kids to say “thanks” the write way
August 17, 2011 Teaching kids to express “thanks” on paper is giving them an important life skill. Writing a thank you note is rather magical, a la harry potter! Putting gratitude into writing actually magnifies the generosity. People won’t hesitate to offer future help to those who acknowledge past kindnesses. Thank you notes open doors and impress people, especially now […]
A child’s thank you note
August 7, 2011 Children’s letters are so precious. There’s originality and a genuine heartfelt expression where even their mistakes are endearing. The story behind this crayoned thank you centers around Fred, a lost dog. One summer day, while delivering the mail, I noticed a small beagle hovering around my truck. I had never seen him […]