May 9, 2018 Whether it’s been a while or not since you’ve written…now’s the time to think about sending Mom a card or a note. Mother’s Day is May 13th. Sure, flowers and dinner are lovely, but a card with a few personal lines written by you will be a keepsake! Look for a card […]
Mothers Day
May 7, 2015…. To celebrate Mother’s Day I wish to honor a very special woman who played that role for me. Mildred Bodley Barber was my best friend’s Mom. She took me under her wing and invited me to call her by her college nickname: […]
My Mother’s beautiful handwriting
Mother’s Day- May 11, 2014 My Mother had beautiful handwriting. She was trained by nuns at a boarding school. And letter writing was her favorite way to communicate. Although she is gone now, the sight of her handwriting in one of the many letters I’ve saved, brings her voice immediately back into my present life. […]
Mother’s Day Reminder!
May 9, 2018 Whether it’s been a while or just recently, now’s the time to think about sending Mom a card or note. Mother’s Day is May 13th. Sure, you can send flowers and take her out to dinner, but a card with a few personal lines written by you will be a keepsake. Look […]
Mom’s Day, May 13th
May 10, 2012 Have you mailed your Mom a card? A “real card?” Putting your love in writing lasts longer than flowers and chocolates. Chances are your Mom will save your “real card,” and reread it. If you are at a loss for words, you can recall a memory of closeness and say: “Thanks for […]
a First Class letter is a bargain!
November 4, 2011 Carol “c.j.” Petersen wrote the following article and has graciously given me permission to reprint it here. c.j. is a treasure of a pen friend, an artist, photographer, writer, and all around wise woman. I am ever-so-grateful to have discovered her through our world of letters. _______________________________________________________________________________________ We all complain when postal rates go […]
Mother’s Day
May 3, 2011 I am hoping I don’t need to remind you that Mother’s Day* is this coming Sunday, May 8 th. You might already have a plan and a special card picked out. If you are procrastinating, perhaps I can add some umph to get things rolling. After all, if you are going to […]