The fine art of living and loving simply.

I am reading for the second time The Art of the Handwritten Note by Margaret Shepherd. It is so good, and so relatable. The book speaks of a note recieved in the mail. That note will not interrupt your dinner, or put you on hold. It will not demand an instant response. I have been on the phone with friends who answer their call waiting, only to come back to me to say they'll talk to me later-someone more important or more interesting was on the other line. I have had friends constantly looking at their watches while we are talking. To be honest, that really hurts. It's no fun to feel like you are no more than an inconvenient intrusion in someone's to-do list. While my book is obviously about note-writing, it says so much more. It is also about cherishing quiet moments, slowing down for a minute and putting your busyness aside. It's about being honest with your friends, reading and rereading and really understanding what they are telling you, taking time to choose the right words to convey your feelings. It's about being you, and being fun and creative, and letting everything-every choice you make, reflect who you are.