One card simply stated: “Thank You for Being My Person.” According to the Greeting Card Assn., Americans purchase around 6.5 billion cards each year.

The feel of the paper, the art of the postage stamp, personal penmanship, and the effort associated with getting that to a loved one in the mail all make a handwritten thank you note special.

I love to do nice things for people, for no other reason but to bring joy, but I especially love the opportunity to do ...