What I Didn’t Know
NOTE FROM ELIZABETH: I am so honored to have this guest post from my friend Jill Strachan and am enormously grateful she was willing to share her …
“The need for connection and community is primal, as fundamental as the need for air, water, and food.” ~ Dean Ornish
Science has shown that the happiest, most resilient individuals are those who have forged strong relationships with other people.
Spring Is Here: Renew Your Four Essential Connections
Yesterday, March 20, was the Spring Equinox—the first official day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere—when the sun crosses directly over the …
Planning a Book Club Discussion of Heartspoken?
If your group is reading HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes That Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire, I’ve put together a free reader’s guide to …
Recommended Stationery for Legacy Letters
Amazon.com: Clairefontaine “Triomphe” Stationery Tablet, Lined, A5 (5.75″ x 8.25″) : Patio, Lawn & Garden↗ A practical …
A Few Words That Made a Story—and a Connection
Note from Elizabeth When my favorite brother-in-law, Andy LaRowe, told me about his young granddaughter’s accomplishments as an author, I knew …
The Curiosity Factor: Unveiling the Power of Curiosity in Relationship Building
by Janice Porter, guest contributor NOTE FROM ELIZABETH: Curiosity may have killed the cat… but in business, it builds powerful connections. And …
Book Review: Mailman, by Stephen Starring Grant
Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Homeby Stephen Starring GrantPublished 2025 by Simon & Schuster As …
Labor Day Gratitude For Those Whose Work Enriches Our Lives
What is Labor Day? “Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic …
A Prayer For Our Country On July 4
I share this prayer each year from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. It was written originally by The Rev. George Lyman Locke (1835-1919), Rector of …