Broussard performs a bit about the birthday card Ann once sent to his then-fiancée, Laura Sogar. (The two married in May).

Over 10 years ago, when life became hard, Ellen Webster set out to bring in some light, one handwritten letter at a time.

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Interview with Atlanta illustrator Barry Lee, whose new "Gentle Reminders Journal" pairs Lee’s illustrated aphoristic suggestions with writing prompts.