“A kiss can be a comma, a question mark, or an exclamation point…” ~Mistinguett Dear Universe, I’ve heard of Arbor Day, Flag Day, National Twinkie Day and even Penguin Awareness Day. But every now and then I hear of a random holiday I never knew existed. That’s what happened yesterday. I was on Twitter when I noticed “National Kissing Day” …
Keep Your Love Locked Down
Dear Universe, Once again, I just love when one of my guilty pleasure shows inspires me. http://universeletters.com/2012/01/20/leap-list/ This time it wasn’t The Bachelor, but its equally tantalizing counterpart, The Bachelorette. I am particularly engrossed in this season of The Bachelorette and it isn’t Emily’s southern sweetness and honey drawl that’s luring me in. It’s that underneath that Barbie-like exterior, Emily …
Happy Fourth!
Dear Universe, Since I enjoy the summer and get togethers with loved ones, it’s no surprise that I look forward to July 4th. It’s the perfect day for carnivals, cookouts, pool parties, beach gatherings, boat excursions and firework displays. Yes, I’ve done all those things on the fourth, but not on the same day, of course! Some of my favorite …
Between You and Me
“There’s nothing like looking at your own history in the faces of your friends.” ~Ani Difranco Dear Universe, I’ve been thinking a lot about history. Not world history. But the history between people. It’s been on my mind for various reasons, but it came up in conversation the other night. I was having dinner with one of my closest and …
Future Fake Out
Dear Universe, When I received an email with this picture attached, I laughed. There it was: the DeLorean screen from Back to the Future II. I thought, funny how time works. When I watched the movie as a kid, the future seemed so far away. Yet, here it is. And I’m still waiting for a hoverboard. But something bothered me …
Beach Reading
Dear Universe, Now I’ve always been a fan of a good beach read and I want to say thank you for providing me with plenty of satisfying beach reads over the years. But today I want to thank you for a different kind of beach reading. One of my dearest friends and I agreed to meet early morning at the …
OLove It!
Dear Universe, Through the years I’ve heard of lots of unique gift ideas. I’ve seen of one-of-a-kind artwork and personalized, handcrafted jewelry. I’ve heard of people adopting a highway or buying a star and naming it after you. A few times I’ve had people make a donation in my honor to causes I feel strongly about. All thoughtful choices. But, …
Place of Peace
Dear Universe, Everyone needs a place. A place where you can go to escape, even for an hour. A place that distracts you from your troubles. A place that immediately comforts you. Over the years I’ve had many places. There was my grandparents’ house. I remember one time showing up completely disheveled in my pajamas, eyes puffy from crying. I …