August 13,2012 There will be a local primary tomorrow. The Town of Hamden needs a new Probate Judge. I met Ned Burt several years ago over a dog bite issue. He was very gracious and came highly recommended. I know that a Probate Judge is an extremely important position, especially for people who have aging […]
Merry Christmas in July!
August 5, 2012 It’s Summertime- Send a Postcard! Surprise a friend, relative, or send one to yourself just for fun. Postcards provide a charming way to stay connected. They are so much better than a facebook post because they are personal and they were written just for you. Postcards are quick and exciting to send […]
Catching Up!
July 31, 2012 It has been too long, I have to catch up! So, what’s new? July marks the second year anniversary of Writealetter.org. I am proud of what’s been accomplished thus far and I am grateful for all the valuable contacts this website has attracted. I find myself now more strongly committed to supporting […]
The handwriting of The Declaration of Independence
July 4, 2012 This holiday gives me a perfect opportunity to discuss the lovely handwriting behind The Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft. Corrections were made by Adams and Franklin and then the document was passed on to Timothy Matlack to engross. Timothy Matlack (1730-1829) was a delegate to The Continental Congress […]
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Vintage postcard of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ___________________________________________________________________________________ June 4, 2012…”Sixty years on the hot seat!” Reference: Royal Signatures: Queens Elizabeth | Finding Shakespeare
Doodling Revisited!
June 2, 2012 DOODLING: Ready, Set, Go! Step 1- Pick up a pen, pencil, crayon or marker. Step 2- Find something to write on, then… Step 3- Let your mind relax, wander and doodle! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Doodling activates your brain’s creativity. Moving beyond thinking, doodling relaxes the mind and loosens up your hand, wrist, and (you […]
Memorial Day 2012
May 27, 2012 Memorial Day is a day to pause and offer tribute to American service men and women who gave their lives during a military conflict. Originally called Decoration Day, this holiday was established in 1865 by Black Freemen (freed slaves) after the Civil War to commemorate Union soldiers who died for the cause. Later, this federal […]
Mom’s Day, May 13th
May 10, 2012 Have you mailed your Mom a card? A “real card?” Putting your love in writing lasts longer than flowers and chocolates. Chances are your Mom will save your “real card,” and reread it. If you are at a loss for words, you can recall a memory of closeness and say: “Thanks for […]
The Writing Master
May 6, 2012 I am quite excited to tell you about The Writing Master! Script & Scribble‘s author, Kitty Burns Florey, once again enchants us with the power of the handwritten word through the hand that scripts it. This Victorian novel is based on the life of Charles Cooper, a penman who lives in in […]
“Just a note to say I care…”
March 30, 2012 …It was a year ago, I had major surgery for cancer. In celebration of my anniversary and my clean bill of health, I want to finish the post I started: “How to Write a Get Well Letter.” Being in their shoes…You know, this culture values us by how productive we are. Multitasking […]
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