A Couple of Resolutions for 2012

I wanted to mention 2 little resolutions I'm going to make for 2012.  I have a longer list of goals for 2012 that I'll share at a later time - but I wanted to talk about 2 related resolutions that I'd like to work on..

1) Help revive the art of letter writing...I mean letters that are written on paper and stuffed into an envelope and mailed.  I do realize that there are many people who have never seen a letter that wasn't electronic in a very long time.  Our children may in fact grow up to never know experience old-fashioned letter writing with a pen and paper. Wouldn't that be a tragedy?? In fact I understand that some schools don't even teach cursive writing any longer.   I'll save that particular rant for another day.

 I'm feeling compelled to do my part in reviving this lost art.  We need something to look forward to when walking to our mailboxes.   We need to encourage our children to write letters as well. I'm thinking a modest goal of writing a letter or 2 per month would be quite easy to start with?  Let's not be the generation that lets the gentle art of letter writing fade away completely!

2) My second resolution is to start a family journal.  I first read about this idea on Passionate Homemaking here: http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2011/10/24-ways-and-reasons-to-keep-a-family-journal.html.  I love the idea of having a book that can also serve as a guest book, where each member of the family can record little family moments.   How awesome is that?   We already have a Family Celebration journal where I write about the times that result in us lighting our celebration candle for dinner.  But I'd like a place where we can record thoughts and moments that aren't necessarily considered a celebration.  Now that Luke is starting to write as well, I think it will be the perfect year to introduce this new tradition.

I'd love to hear about your goals that pertain to writing!  Drop me a line!