Special Notes
Like any good child of a "certain era," I was told to write thank you notes. Yes, I can still remember sitting down after my Bat Mitzvah writing card after card in appreciation of so-and-so's "generous" gift.
Thank you card writing is a lost art. Today, we dash off an email in appreciation of a kind act or gift. That's nice, but a thank you card is much nicer...and surprising.
So, here's my Miss Manners tip for the day. Keep a box of very nice cards (yes, splurge on the Crane's stuff) and write at least one note per week in appreciation of someone. It doesn't have to be long, but make it from the heart. You'll be surprised at the response you will receive.
