This Morning. . .

I'm catching up on the correspondence. I think nearly everyone still likes to get a little note in the mail. It seems more personal and thoughtful than firing off a text message or email.

Consider setting up a little corner in your world where you can be still and write a little love note today.

Consider making your pics into note cards. Shutterfly and other online photo services will print your photos onto a variety of stationary at a reasonable cost. How personal!

Consider sending a post card. They are inexpensive and so is the postage. Pick up some vintage ones in your area. In frames, they also make interesting and inexpensive wall art.

Or take a 4 by 6 photo, put on an adhesive post card backing and viola, you've made your own. PhotoStix is one brand name for post card backings. You could also Google search for other brands. I like to send funny photo post cards to folks after a party or holiday. Just order extra prints when you have your pics printed.

Consider making your own cards with scrap paper and a glue stick.

Consider investing in a lovely pen, stationary, pre-printed calling cards, beautiful address book, and perhaps a book of sample letters/compositions for all types of correspondence. You'll never be at a loss for words (or supplies)again!

If you don't have the space for a proper secretary desk, consider putting your cards, pens, and address book in a basket or shoe box covered with pretty paper. You can pull it out when you want to write letters at your table or vanity and tuck it away when it's dinner or dressing time.

Consider a pen pal. You can search online for secure pen pals all over the world. How interesting to get correspondence from another country, time zone, climate! Or correspond with someone in your community that may be in a nursing home or hospital or one of the brave men and women serving in our armed forces.

Consider saving the cards you receive. Cut out beautiful designs for re-use. Or send your cards to a charity for re-vamping and re-use. St. Jude's probably has the most well known program. Simply search online for "Greeting Card Recycle" or similar for more information.

Consider clipping magazine or newspaper articles that might be of interest to your friends and family. Include them with your note. How thoughtful of you and how fun for them!