Louise Marler, my kindred spirit and fellow typewriter lover, sent me an incredibly beautiful golden card that took my breath away. I wanted her to know how talented she is and how much I appreciate getting one from her “private reserve’. Some people treasure fine wine. I like that all right, but a golden handmade…
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Ruby and Neil always remember our birthdays. Neil was Vin’s nurse after Vin’s knee surgery years ago. Ever since then, Neil’s been vigilant about remembering both of our birthdays. It makes every celebration that much more special, somehow, when we get a card from the Bongcaras family. That kind of caring is … well, special….
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There are certain people I can count on even when the s— hits the fan. Adriana is one of those. As an accountant who works in our business manager’s office, she’s got the nerves of a soldier. She doesn’t get rattled in the face of fire. Not when my father inadvertently leaves the water faucet…
I met REMY and his mother Jessica at the beginning of Remy’s college journey, when he’d first entered Rhode Island School of Design. As Co-Chair of the Parents’ Council, I got to see Jessica and Remy through much of his collegiate experience. Four years went fast. I was surprised and delighted when I got an invitation…
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Sometimes something good can come out of something bad. Nobody likes Traffic School. But when Ian and I ended up in the same class — and he was the class clown, asking for extra time during the breaks and keeping everyone awake — I recognized immediately that he was someone I wanted to know. We…
My friend Gloria Shepard loves her cats. She makes them special food, takes them to special doctors, gives them special care. They are her ‘babies’, just as much as her two-legged offspring. I loved this card with the crown-wearing kitten, and knew Gloria would love it too. I’m a bit ahead for Mother’s Day but…
Champagne appointed by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II — a beautiful gold-engraved bottle sent to us by Brent Mulgrew, who worked with us for ten years on keeping our rugs & furniture clean. Brent said we were his first official customer. I remember when he came in the door for the estimate, clipboard in hand….
