Love Notes

Our hearts ache for the devastation and loss from Hurricane Ian.    We send our hopes and prayers that our friends and neighbors in Florida and the coastal South will rebuild and recover more quickly than logic dictates.   Despite our differences, our American spirit of resilience remains strong, and it binds us together.    We can count on the innate kindness of our fellow countrymen to lend a hand to a neighbor in crisis.  READ MORE

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I set out to pen today's note around images of beautiful libraries, favorite books, and the art of note writing.  Like the above image with the secret jib door opening, a little poking around led me to somewhere unexpected, and to an altogether new topic:  "Curious people tend to be happier".   READ MORE

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I'm taking the Acela today, which brought to mind the sublimely beautiful blue image above - a glimpse inside the ne plus ultra of train travel:  the Orient Express by Belmond.   And before you know it, a little google magic led me to discover that Belmond is about to offer a new journey - five nights on the Orient Express from Istanbul to Paris.    Ohhhhhh, yes please.   READ MORE

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I just finished reading "The Midnight Library", and I cannot stop thinking about this brilliant work of fiction by Matt Haig.   Down and out, and deeply depressed, our protagonist Nora has the chance to magically remake a major life decision, and then to step into the life which would have ensued from her revised choice.  READ MORE

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Happy Monday my friends!  Today's note is a quick postcard from Maine.   I'm still on vacation, but I've got a few fun finds to share that are perfect for these early September weeks, before Fall strikes in earnest.  For most of us, it's not quite time yet to break out those cute quilted vests and suede boots.   READ MORE

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