Former First Daughter, Jenna Bush Hager, 35, has a grandfather who is known for handwriting thank-you notes. She says, “…It’s important to write letters to let people know how you feel and to make sure they know how grateful you are for whatever they’ve done. My grandfather was a terrific letter writer… and not just…
Amy Dickinson, who has a column called “Ask Amy”, received a letter from a lady who is a step-mom and a little bit peeved that the grandchildren aren’t sending thank you notes. She says, “I would take a text of thanks or a phone call.” Amy advised, “You can ask the parents, ‘Hey, could you…
I like what the co-founder of this stationery line, Sugar Paper, says. “Letters get tucked away and saved. Stationery is an extension of personal style.” Please Share
I’m not a real stalker. When I admire an artist’s work, though, sometimes I have to say something. I’ve been seeing these captivating illustrations in the NEW YORK TIMES on Sunday for several years now. Today there was such a good one that I decided, “I have to find him.” He didn’t go to Rhode…
Today on FACEBOOK I saw my long-time friend Gary Gray’s story — of how his almost-year-old son JOSH decided to have a Lemonade Stand today… and chose to give half of his profits to the ACLU. I was so moved I immediately promised to send $20. — and then called Gary to tell him. Gary…
Fricative, in phonetics, a consonant sound, such as English f or v, produced by bringing the mouth into position to block the passage of the airstream, but not making complete closure, so that air moving through the mouth generates audible friction. When I was studying Linguistics at UCLA, we learned about ‘fricatives’. Our professor demonstrated how…
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I have a few little girls who I’ve known since they were tiny — Lindsay is one of those friends. She’s the very smart daughter of Chau, my manicurist at Creation Nails. I always give Lindsay a Christmas present — and this year’s was the same as last — a basketball. (I know it makes…
Taking my message to another level, I’m proud to present the first video on my YouTube channel. This may help you as you face writing those dreaded notes after Christmas. The Art of Thank You with Erica Gerard Di Bona Please Share
I got a wonderful picture yesterday from my friend David Ferrall. We worked together way back when, and we’ve stayed in touch despite his move to New York. His daughter, Cate, is my penpal — and has been for years. The very first time I met her, I presented some crayons & paper for her…
