Dear Reader, In honor of our Nation’s birthday, let’s revisit Arthur Plotnik’s The Man Behind the Quill, the little known story of Jacob Shallus, whose handwriting has become symbolic of America’s idealism. First, let’s review the preamble. “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide […]
We the People Business
Hello My Dear Readers, First, I want to say “thanks” to my new subscribers, and to my ever loyal friends, as well. I am amazed and grateful for all your support. I hope my content will inspire you to keep your pens always handy. Now, let me explain what I’ve been up to. “The revolution […]
A Grateful Action
Dear Reader, How are you holding up amidst all this chaos in our daily lives? I’m someone who likes to take action. Having purpose and connecting with community makes me feel less alone and afraid. I’ll admit, I am afraid. I am overwhelmed by the heartlessness, cruelty, and insanity of America’s new government. We used […]
She Loves Me
Dear Reader, Here is a Valentine’s Day treat. I recently saw the play: She Loves Me. It is based on the 1937 play Parfumerie by Hungarian playwright Miklós László. The action takes place in a Budapest perfume shop in the 1930’s. The binding central element behind the story is the exchange of letters between two […]
Day #7
Congratulations dear Reader, We’ve made it to the final day in our “Universal Letter Writing Week” Challenge. WHOORAY! Thank you for putting up with my daily nudges. It does not matter how many letters and cards you wrote. The fact that you focused on letter writing at all, amidst the other requirements in your day, […]
Day #6
Hello dear Reader, Today I received several responses…One friend sent 18 letters already. Another has been writing postcards all week for Postcrossing. A third is enjoying the daily prompts. And one confessed that she was having difficulty keeping up. No worries, please. This is meant to be fun. Yesterday, I did not get any letters […]
Day #4
Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 15, 1929. A rousing orator, pastor, and the chief spokesman for non-violent civil disobedience in the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950’s and 60’s. He was an outstanding leader for racial equality. He embraced the poor, both black and white. He was a […]
Day #2- Letter Writing Challenge
Dear Reader, Hello there…just checking in to ask how are you doing? Today, I wrote a sympathy card. I believe they are the hardest notes to write, but they are so essential. My friends at the JP Farm Animal Sanctuary lost a much loved Scottish Highlander cow named Ethan. Having just one horn, he was […]
ready, set…GO!
Day #1- Hello Dear Reader, Universal Letter Writing Week begins today. YAY! Here I am ready to get started. Won’t you pick up your pen and join me. The goal is one letter a day for 7 days…However, it works for you. See you tomorrow. Happy letter writing, Carol _____________________________________________________ Help LA wildfires: […]
“Love Jimmy”
Dear Reader, Isn’t this a great photograph? And what a smile! James Baldwin would have turned 100 this month. His incredible take on life, his writing, his astute cultural commentary are all timeless contributions. This past summer, in honor of this great author, Yale’s Beinecke Library showcased the exhibit: “Love Jimmy”-Letters from James Baldwin to […]
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