this past weekend was a magical weekend, for sure. a weekend full of new friends -- sharing, dreaming, laughing, exploring. but i'm back home now...my second home, here in san diego. away from my husband and kids, but still surrounded by people i love.

i've been texting and emailing my husband, about this and that, throughout the day today. along with letting him know how much i love him and wishing him a happy valentine's day.

and then i get an email, from an NBC producer, sharing a few links from today's NBC nightly news. in a roundabout way, i had a part in two of their 'for the love of letters' stories. so now i sit hear with tears strolling down my cheeks, listening to these incredible stories.

i SO believe in the power and magic of a handwritten note!!! i hope you enjoy these stories as much as i did...

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happy valentine's day!