Many of us remember the joy of receiving a birthday card from grandparents when we were younger. One of my colleagues said her grandmother always sent birthday cards with a half-dollar coin taped to the inside. It was the greatest thrill to feel the heavy envelope and know by the circle imprint what was waiting for her inside.
The letters I sent to my brother while he was in basic training were one of the things he looked forward to receiving. One friend noted that she still has one of the....