December 18, 2012 If you would like to send a sympathy note to the Newtown community in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, please address your cards to: The Families of Newtown P.O. Box 3700 Newtown, CT 06470 USA ______________________________________________________________________________________ Tips for writing a sympathy letter: Keep it brief. When a loved […]
“Letters from the Heart”
February 20, 2012 With Valentine’s Day behind us, I’d like to expand the energy and talk about “Letters from the Heart.” These could be love letters, letters of appreciation, affection, encouragement, gratitude, friendship, and even sympathy…Now, we can discuss a connection mindset without the backdrop of a commercially motivated holiday. “Letters from the Heart” are always love […]
Cursive Italic is Classy!
January 14, 2012 Have you ever noticed whenever elegance is required in written or even printed communication…. script always fills the bill! Let’s face it, cursive italic IS classy. The popular lament these days is “my handwriting is horrible!” Vimala Rogers counters that remark with her #1 Truth: “There is no such thing as ….bad […]
Gifts ideas
December 8, 2011 My antennas are always alert to anything that supports the cause of letter writing. I’ve come across some great finds. Let me share them with you. Who knows, one of these items might answer the call for that “perfect gift!” This “Tortoise- Hare T-shirt” says it all…support your “inner tortoise” (Carl Honore). […]
Heartfelt Expressions
September 10, 2011 As the anniversary of 9/11/01 approaches, I recall the spontaneous shrines the families and friends of the victims erected to honor their loved ones and give expression to their enormous grief. Many images contained handwritten notes with drawings and photos. Many were love letters, thank you notes, and goodbyes. Some wrote prayers for hope and courage. […]
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 […]
The 4th of July Newsletter
The 4th of July, 2011 Happy Birthday America!!! 235 years old. That’s a lot of candles! This holiday also marks the one year anniversary of writealetter.org. After a bumpy start, it all seemed to make sense beginning last July. I’d like to use this opportunity to thank you for your continued support. I want to thank all […]
PRAISE them in writing!
May 15, 2011 This time of year calls up many festive celebrations with ample opportunities to sing someone’s praises! Now here’s an amazing fact: You get more bang for your buck by singing someone’s praises than by soothing their bruises! -Dr. Shelly Gable, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology Praise, positive reinforcement, the congratulations: “Good job, way to […]
The Time Factor & other excuses….
April 29, 2011 While talking with my neighbor about letter writing, she exclaimed: “It takes too much time to write a letter!” This is probably the major reason for the massive decline in personal letters, the time factor. I am such a huge fan of letter writing, I feel the time invested is part of […]
The Healing Power of the Get Well Note, Part 1
March 28, 2011 I am going for a medical procedure tomorrow. It is necessary and I will be hospitalized. Yes, I’m scared and depressed. Yet, at the same time, I am buoyed by the supportive kindness of friends. Cards, notes, calls and emails have arrived to cheer me on. I printed out Elaine’s e-mail and put it […]