The Art of the Handwritten Note

As one of the generation which fell between the stools of antiquated communication and modern technology, I was always a fan of the handwritten letter and miss that personal touch lost in email and social media. This is certainly a grand reminder of the beauty and elegance that handwritten notes can bring to our lives, and it has inspired me to endeavour to awaken this old habit in the new year.

Shepherd offers some useful tips on phraseology for more difficult letters - condolences in particular. However her tone is often trite, bordering on patronising, and there's really only so many times you can talk about fine paper and quality ink.

But on the whole a good little meditation on real communication in a digital age. Thanks Katie!