January 23 is a day to celebrated the birth of John Hancock. National Handwriting Day was chosen as he was the first man to sign the Declaration of Independence with a flourish!

I have to admit, I have a passion for all types of papers especially handcrafted paper. A freshly sharpened No. 2 pencil beats writing on a keyboard any day. I even carry a sketch pad around with me at all times to jot down or doodle those inspired ideas when I’m suddenly struck.

A love letter or letter of appreciation is not quite the same when sent from an email address, now is it? So why don’t you celebrate this handwriting day with a written note to someone special.