Writing a letter of recommendation for a friend can feel like an honor and a responsibility. It’s an opportunity to support someone you care about while helping them advance in their career, education ...

In our digital age of quick texts and brief emails, the art of letter writing offers a unique opportunity to create meaningful connections with loved ones. A well-crafted letter provides space for ...

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Scroll down for viewpoints and columns. (This information is up-to-date for 2025-2026.) Letters should be should be fewer than 250 words and sent to [email protected] along with your address ...

An old friend I still love and try to respect wrote me The Email. You may have gotten one, or been cornered by a family member or by a professor. The subject line was “Can’t Wait Any Longer” and the ...

The event of the day in the Yi household is the letter. Casey Yi, a seventh-grader, and her mom Dana gather around the computer to see the email, from a writer they have never met. They laugh at the ...