February 12, 2011 Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday When I read Doris Kearns Goodwin’s A Team of Rivals, I was utterly astonished by how little formal education Abraham Lincoln had received. He admitted his schooling “did not amount to a year.” Yet, being “a Boy of uncommon Natural talents,” as his stepmother described him, young Lincoln formulated a program for […]
St. Valentine
Ahhhhhhh. Valentines! ……….. February 11, 2011 Those pink and red envelopes in the mail, I have been delivering them! The origins of the Valentine “love notes” date back to Ancient Roman times. February was sacred to Juno, the Goddess of love. The original Valentine’s Day in the ides of February was Rome’s love festival, “Lupercalia.” […]
“You’re the cream in my coffee!”
February 4, 2011 America’s favorite way to say: “I love you” is with a love letter! When asked “what do you want most for Valentine’s Day?” The majority of women answered, “A love letter!” Then came diamonds, next roses, and finally chocolates! Handwritten love letters are keepsakes. They capture the moment and say: “You are […]
Happy Chinese New Year!
February 3, 2011 2011 -The Year of the Rabbit promises a more congenial period after the high energy of the Tiger. Diplomacy will be favored over force. The downside… perhaps could be too easygoing, and carefree, possibly avoiding confrontations because of the unpleasantness involved….To gain the greatest benefits from this time, focus on home, family, women […]
Handwriting is Healthy!
Handwriting is medically healthy. Regularly writing down one’s problems or simply one’s plan for the day can alleviate physical symptoms and bring relief…
Gratitude: A Journal
January 30, 2011 Tired of doom and gloom? Winter doldrums got you down? Here’s a journal- guaranteed to lift your spirits. As a personal challenge, Catherine Price experimented with exercises in positive thinking. She noticed gratitude was an underlying theme, and was thus inspired to create this journal. “Taking time to reflect on the things we are […]
Journaling: a love letter to yourself
January 27, 2011 I write in a journal. I began with fervor a while back with Julia Cameron’s The Artists’ Way…15 minutes of stream-of-consciousness writing. First thing in the morning is best for me. But anytime is better than not at all. You can carry a small notebook like a trusted companion and write anywhere- […]
Happy Birthday John Hancock!
Happy Birthday John Hancock! John Hancock, the prominent statesman and patriot, was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. As he signed on a blank space, his script is the “most flamboyant and easily recognizable” of all the names. His beautiful signature or “John-Hancock” has become synonymous for signing one’s name. With pen in […]
Doodling
January 21, 2011 Remember doodling? That mindless thing we sometimes do when we are on the phone, in a meeting or in class and we’re bored or waiting. The pen easily flows on the paper making circles, geometric designs, repeated patterns, cartoons or monsters. That’s doodling! Did you know that doodling is healthy? “Doodling helps […]
National Letter Writing Week 2011…
January 16, 2011…. National Letter Writing Week occurs each year in the United States during the second week of January. Today is the final day of the Week. However, I plan to “keep the ball rolling” and keep writing cards, letters, and even my grocery list! After all, next Sunday, January 23rd is John Hancock’s birthday and National Handwriting […]
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