May 9, 2018 Whether it’s been a while or not since you’ve written…now’s the time to think about sending Mom a card or a note. Mother’s Day is May 13th. Sure, flowers and dinner are lovely, but a card with a few personal lines written by you will be a keepsake! Look for a card […]
The History of the 1st Christmas Card
Before printed cards, people sent handwritten messages to each other. Then in 1843, Henry Cole, a civil servant and entrepreneur, commissioned John C. Horsley to design the above Christmas card. Sir Henry Cole (as he later became known) was looking for a way ordinary people could use the services of the newly established post […]
WAIT- Recycle those cards and stamps!
December 28, 2016 There’s always the question: What to do with all those cards once the holiday is over? Do they all go out with the wrapping into the trash? WAIT! You can recycle some of those cards. And, before the envelopes disappear, you can cut out the return addresses and paste them onto a […]
In Praise of Holiday Greeting Cards
December 26, 2016 These last week weeks, I would discover large stacks of cards at individual mailboxes, waiting for me to pick up for mailing. I love to see folks still sending cards by mail. The fact that people are still communicating on paper is key. A personalized card is a keepsake. So why do […]
Holiday Greetings Tips
It’s that time again. “Only 18 days left till Christmas.” Hmmmmm… Let’s prioritize our card lists… If you’ve thought about sending cards and you are feeling rushed for time at this date, focus on the family and friends who live at a distance, are elderly, or infirm. Those are the folks who would […]
Holiday Greetings: Your words are a gift!
December 12, 2011 As we write our holiday cards, please take the time to personalize the card with at least 3 short sentences. Picture the person you are addressing and write a few lines directly to him or her. Bring up a good memory about a visit or a shared experience. Or say something encouraging, […]
Mother’s Day
May 3, 2011 I am hoping I don’t need to remind you that Mother’s Day* is this coming Sunday, May 8 th. You might already have a plan and a special card picked out. If you are procrastinating, perhaps I can add some umph to get things rolling. After all, if you are going to […]
The Healing Power of the Get Well Note, Part 1
March 28, 2011 I am going for a medical procedure tomorrow. It is necessary and I will be hospitalized. Yes, I’m scared and depressed. Yet, at the same time, I am buoyed by the supportive kindness of friends. Cards, notes, calls and emails have arrived to cheer me on. I printed out Elaine’s e-mail and put it […]
c.j.’s Valentine to all of us!
February 14, 2011 Happy Valentine’s Day While delivering the mail, I couldn’t help but notice the beautifully handwritten postcards and letters that I put into a particular mailbox. After some months, I decided I would send along one of my calling cards in […]
Recycle those holiday cards
December 28, 2010 What happens to your holiday cards after the holiday? You can cut them up to make gift tags for next year’s presents, OR you can send the part of the card without any writing on it to St. Jude’s Ranch for the children’s holiday card program. There the children crop the picture […]