Gratitude What We Appreciate, Appreciates How to find gratitude in challenging times. Posted November 26, 2024 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Whenever one of my students emails me, I always start my reply the same way—with gratitude. Whether they’re asking a question, sharing a concern, or just letting me know something, my first words are always a thank you. […]
How to Cope
Dear Reader, During these last three months, I have been writing Letters to Voters. My partner and I wrote 1500 letters to Americans across the country and abroad. This activity kept our anxiety at bay. It was our form of door-knocking. Yesterday’s election results were not what we hoped for. Like many, we were heartbroken […]
“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 […]
Writing letters is what we do!
Dear Reader, WARNING -this post has political implications! Please note: It is nonpartisan. It is all about voting. If you are like me, you may be anxious about this November’s election. If you want to “Do Something” more than merely donate to some candidate or cause, here’s an idea. Write letters to voters. Invite them […]
Margaret Shepherd’s New Book
Happy Birthday America Margaret Shepherd has given us a gift that is uniquely American. This is the book, Margaret explains in the preface, that she wished someone would write. So, after decades of searching, she wrote it herself. Learn American Calligraphy offers us an expansive view of America through her letterforms. This richly illustrated book […]
Juneteenth…
Dear Reader, Since the news of freedom was slow to reach the farthest corners of Texas, I feel OK posting this a few days later. Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. It took two years for the federal troops to reach Galveston, Texas to tell those enslaved there that they were freed. […]
USPS Postage Increase July 14, 2024
Dear Reader- Donovan Beeson designed this postage increase graphic. She adds, “I know it just happened in January, but this is the world we live in. My arguments remain the same- this is still affordable and have you seen postal rates for other countries? The USPS receives no tax dollars and relies solely on postal […]
My New Pen Pal
Dear Reader, During this past year, I participated in a pen pal program sponsored by a local chapter of The Agency on Aging. I was given the name of a young girl, an 8th grader at a nearby middle school. We exchanged letters once a month. She had the double challenge of not only having […]
The Flower Letters
Dear Reader, If you like stories and letters, listen up! The Flower Letters combine engaging stories into beautifully crafted letters. They would make a great gift idea for Mother’s Day, or for anyone who simply enjoys getting beautiful letters in the mail. Let me know if you treat yourself…Thanks, Carol What are The Flower Letters? […]
Gemstone Valentines
Happy Valentine’s Day, dear Reader. I hope that you will receive many, many red envelopes in your mailbox, and/or- you will feel appreciated in all the ways love is expressed to you today. Now, I want to introduce you to Donovan Beeson. She is the artist who designed these Gemstone Valentines. To say that she […]
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