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Think Big

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    Hooray for New Beginnings! Funny how a new page on the calendar can inspire such optimism with such a fresh outlook… I’m all for it. Capricorn (the Winter sign) rests at the peak of the Zodiac. In other words, this is a pinnacle turning-of-the- wheel. We look back at our accomplishments and blessings […]

Holiday Greetings Tips

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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 […]

Giving Thanks

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Happy Thanksgiving! Did you know that happiness and gratitude go hand-in-hand? Happy people are more grateful, and folks that express gratitude tend to be happier! Research states that being thankful can boost your “happiness index” by 25%. What’s the “happiness index?” Think of a mood meter based upon your genetic disposition and early family circumstances. […]

Veterans’ Day 2015

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  When thinking of those who served in the military, I am humbled. I cannot imagine what it was like to experience what they went through. Sure, we have journalistic images and  war movies that give us the sights and sounds of combat, but that’s not like having your own boots on the ground. Because […]

Christopher Columbus’ signature

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  There’s something about a person’s signature that indicates much about them.  I know very little about the science of handwriting analysis.  What I do look at is the way the letters are formed. Are they clear and precise? Bold? Or illegible? Notice the flourishes in the script above. The lines are practically weaving themselves […]

The 2014 Graceful Envelope Contest Winners

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February 16, 2015… In honor of Presidents’ Day, I want to offer something elegant and letter-related: The 2014 Winners of The Graceful Envelope Contest. The theme was “The Superlative Letter ‘S’.”  As always, the winners are outstanding.  See for yourself. Also, check out the 2015 Contest Theme, at the end of this post. Below top: […]

Martin Luther King, Jr.

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January 19, 2015 Thank you Martin Luther King, Jr. The world is a far better place because you walked on it. Thank you for your skillful leadership, your compassionate heart, and the ultimate sacrifice you made for the betterment of all mankind. Your “Dream” is a standard we hold dear and strive to realize.