Looking forward, looking back -that’s Janus. January is named after Janus, the Roman god with two faces, each looking in the opposite direction. He heralds new beginnings. What a perfect symbol for a new year and some fresh starts. We’ve done plenty of looking back. So, what’s ahead? How are those resolutions going? Laurie Santos, […]
Mr. Boddington to the Rescue!
Teaching kids to hand-write letters the old-fashioned way, might sound like a step backward to some, but there are plenty of good reasons to encourage this effort. Let me count the ways… Within these last few years many published scientific studies have emerged warning us of the downside of our highly technological lifestyle. Aside from their […]
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 […]
Recycle ideas…
December 30, 2011 Here’s some recycling ideas for your holiday cards and stamps- * Cut up all those holiday cards to make gift tags for next year’s presents, or ship them off to St. Jude’s Ranch for their children’s card recycling program. Contact http://www.stjudesranch.org/shop/recycled-card-program/ * In the UK there’s the Woodland Trust Christmas Card Recycling […]
Teaching kids to say “thanks” the write way
August 17, 2011 Teaching kids to express “thanks” on paper is giving them an important life skill. Writing a thank you note is rather magical, a la harry potter! Putting gratitude into writing actually magnifies the generosity. People won’t hesitate to offer future help to those who acknowledge past kindnesses. Thank you notes open doors and impress people, especially now […]
A child’s thank you note
August 7, 2011 Children’s letters are so precious. There’s originality and a genuine heartfelt expression where even their mistakes are endearing. The story behind this crayoned thank you centers around Fred, a lost dog. One summer day, while delivering the mail, I noticed a small beagle hovering around my truck. I had never seen him […]