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“The Man Behind the Quill”

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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

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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 […]

An Advocate for the Earth

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Dear Reader,  Pope Francis was a genuine human being.  He represented what I would define as a “Real Christian.” He loved thy neighbor as thyself. He always advocated for the least among us, the poor and the marginalized. Francis walked the talk. His life gives us an example of what our “higher angels” can actually […]

National Letter Writing Month

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Think letter writing is passé? Don’t tell these groups… Like-minded enthusiasts come together to promote personal connections through mail In an increasingly digital world, there are groups of people who appreciate the classic written form of communication that relies on the U.S. Mail. These letter writing groups can be found around the world and extend […]

Freedom of Information Request

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  Dear Reader, Thanks to all of you who reached out to me last week with support and encouragement. Your comforting words reminded me that we are indeed, a community. And, with that thought in mind, I am sending all my American subscribers the following information. Briefly, as you may know, Elon Musk and his […]

A Grateful Action

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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

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  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 […]

Show them some love

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Dear Reader,  Valentine’s Day is just one week away. So much is going on, it is easy to lose track.  Are you having difficulty keeping up? I am. Can you think about someone or two who could use a little love? …Just about everyone you meet, right? “Time goes by so fast, people go in […]

The Year of the Snake 2025

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Happy Chinese New Year, dear Reader. The Snake is this year’s featured animal. Shy, cautious, mysterious and fluid. Snake has the ability to transform as new growth forces the shedding of the old skin.  Intelligence and adaptability are other noteworthy qualities. Snake can be cool and aloof. In Nature, snakes are introverted. They generally won’t […]