15
July
Hello, Dear.
My friend George Monas knows how much I love typewriters. This was a great card he found — I got it in today’s mail. I’m going to call him right now and thank him. Very cool. Please Share
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15
July
Hallmark Museum.
Jennifer Hronek, who was my wedding planner has become my stationery provider and knows my predilection/obsession for paper. She’s away at a Silpada silver jewelry convention in Las Vegas… and sent me a shot of a temple of productivity she KNEW I’d want to see — The Hallmark Museum. See it from the rooftop? I…
5
July
What I did after my summer vacation.
Some people rush home from a summer vacation and hug their dog. Some people can’t wait to catch up on their favorite TV shows. Or get an old-fashioned American-style hamburger. Not me. I’m the person who rushes home to sit at her typewriter, and get caught up on all the letters I haven’t been able…
20
June
Driver with a dream.
Back in November, I had a limo driver up in Palo Alto who, like me, had an artistic daughter who he had encouraged to follow her dreams. He confided that he, too, wanted to follow his: to become a realtor, and design homes with his daughter. I encouraged him, just as he’d encouraged his child,…
22
April
Best reader in her class.
David Ferrall, proud Dad, sent me a picture of my penpal Cate’s “win” — she read the most minutes of anyone in her class and raised the most money. I contributed — don’t remember how much — to advance her cause. David thoughtfully snapped a picture of it so I could share in the joy….
16
April
Hairdresser.
For Gloria Shepard’s birthday, I arranged with MICHI, her long-time hairdresser, to get her a haircut & blow-dry. I called Michi and we made the deal. Gloria was thrilled, her hair looked terrific, and it was the ideal present: I knew it would fit! (Here she is with our friend Mimi Starrett and her best…
11
April
A Door Attendant from Rhode Island.
“Did someone here go to RISD?” Nicholas, the door attendant at The Ritz-Carlton in Rancho Mirage asked. For a second I wondered why he asked. Then I saw the black & white logo tote bag I’d brought, hanging in the back of Vin’s car. “My daughter did,” I volunteered. “And I’m a Trustee.” He nodded….
9
April
Stirmarket and a chef I know.
http://www.stirmarket.com/nvaqe4b6jwt7mmko58pn1g3ezbam0p Please Share
7
April
A 20-year old “Get Well” card.
When I heard that Jo, Vin’s cousin, wasn’t able to make Vin’s birthday brunch — because she’s not feeling all that well… I combed through my box of cards to see if I had something appropriate. When I came across this envelope I’ve been hoarding, er, keeping, for 20+ years, I knew that if anyone…
30
March
Thanks … for helping me and my school.
Tonight I got a phone call from Justin, the 8-year-old son of my ex-husband Josh. Justin wanted to know if I would support him in his “FUN-RAISER” — a charity for his elementary school. I peppered him with questions: “Who’s it for?” “What will the school buy with the money?” “How much do you get…