"Tackle Life's (Occasional) Stink with Ink"

There is a book coming out the end of this month called, "365 Thank Yous" by John Kralik. The author had experienced a number of disappointments in his business and personal life. Instead of dwelling on his misfortunes, he decided to embrace "an attitude with gratitude". He wrote a thank you note each day in the year, not an e-mail, but an honest to goodness handwritten note, stamped and sent via U.S. Mail. The recipients were business associates, his children, and even his favorite barista at his local Starbucks.

I am thinking, what a great way to start the New Year! I love buying note cards of all types at gift shops, museum stores, galleries, and on-line. In fact, Eric Olson Gallery currently has a collection of art cards (blank inside) for sale at www.cafepress.com/windmillcreek.

So beginning with January 1, 2011, I shall write a thank you card each day. I can only hope that the recipients will pay it forward with their own card and brighten someone else's day!