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Connection with Others

“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.

Jim Herbert with his P-51 the "Paper Doll."
May 25, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

Memorial Day: More Than a Long Weekend

Memorial Day is serious business—a time to pause and give thanks for those who have died for what they believe in, especially those here in the …

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May 2, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

Book Review: The Miracle of the Roses by Angela Costa Simões

The Miracle of the RosesO Milagre das RosasA bilingual Children’s Book: English and PortugueseStory by Angela Costa SimõesIllustrations by …

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Post title "What I Didn't Know" by Jill Strachan about loss and healing
March 29, 2026 by Jill Strachan

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 …

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Sprouts growing from the ground with newsletter logo, post title, and author. Spring Connection Tips
March 21, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

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 …

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January 29, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

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 …

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Woman writing a legacy letter at her desk
January 19, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

Recommended Stationery for Legacy Letters

Amazon.com: Clairefontaine “Triomphe” Stationery Tablet, Lined, A5 (5.75″ x 8.25″) : Patio, Lawn & Garden↗ A practical …

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Book cover of Abby and the Pack by Julia Arabelle Barton
October 13, 2025 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

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 …

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The word curiosity on a corkboard and a curious woman and a magnifying glass
September 11, 2025 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

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 …

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September 10, 2025 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

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 …

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