Three Centuries of Valentines Offer 12,000 Ways to Say ‘I Love You’ -The New York Times By Eve M. Kahn Feb. 13, 2018 Paper Valentines spanning three centuries of optimism about romance have been delivered to the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, Calif. The collection of about 12,000 cards was assembled […]
Writing Your Thanks
Dear Reader, In this season of generosity, please be sure to stir in time for some handwritten thank you notes. Sadly, technology has overshadowed this precious act of human courtesy. Writing your thanks says so much more than the words alone. When you take the time to acknowledge a kindness rendered, it touches the heart […]
NYT praises-“The Big Send”
This NYT article appeared yesterday. Meet Bria East, the “motivated voter” from Pennsylvania, who voted because she was invited by a Vote Forward letter in her mailbox! Here is proof that the rare, personal touch of a handwritten letter is still very powerful. A Cutting-Edge Tactic to Get Out the Vote in 2020: Handwritten Letters […]
Snail Mail to the Rescue
Dear Reader- Letter writing is making a comeback! People are seeking the comfort of the deeper connection that comes with a handwritten letter during this time of global uncertainty. Supportive articles abound. In case you didn’t see this one, I’m posting it here, and I’ll send more as I find them. Keep the ink flowing! […]
“A Pastor without a Congregation”
In case you did not see this lovely article, I’m reposting it here… 24 Hours in a Pandemic Nation A pastor without a congregation. 6 A.M. Newton, N.C. The sky was still dark when the Rev. Rob Lee sat down at his desk, picked up his fountain pen and began to write. Even in normal […]
Full Attention
October 29, 2012 __________________________________________________________________________________________ A recent review in THE WEEK asks this question: “Facebook: Are social media making us lonely?” Stephen Marche in The Atlantic states: “Thanks to texting, Facebook, Google+, and Twitter, Americans now live in a “web of connection” in which we can reach everyone we know in just a fraction of a […]
Give your brain a breather!
February 27, 2011 A short paragraph in a recent issue of the Bottom Line Personal urges us to “Take time away from cell phones, computers, iPods and other electronics every day so your brain can process and remember information.” Staying plugged in at all times can prevent the brain from processing our life’s experience! Our […]
“Prescriptions for Handwriting Success”
January 12, 2011 Don’t like your handwriting? Interested in improving your “chicken scratch?” Here’s some tips from Write Now™ -a complete program for better handwriting. The easy-to-follow course features “Basic Italic”, “Cursive Italic” and some “Calligraphy.” With a little patience and some determination you’ll see marked improvement in a very short time. Just by closing […]