Ponderings…All the best intentions

I sometimes get letters from people who read my writing and feel that they'd like to say something to me. These are the best moments, as I can communicate and get to know complete strangers in a way that is familiar and personal, and I love hearing their unique points of view. “Snail mail” letters are a special treat – otherwise, the mailbox only harbors bills and junk mail. I try my best to reply whenever I receive a letter in the mail. Sometimes those replies turn into regular correspondence, and a true friendship can bloom, and I think that is just wonderful. I was in the habit of responding to one of such correspondences pretty regularly. I enjoyed her letters very much. But life