I read with interest Julie G.’s letter, from Tucson, Arizona, about being overwhelmed with letters from charities. My mom, God rest her soul, received “begging letters” from every religious charity ...

But in some cases, mailing a letter might be your only option, your best option or the most sincere option (depending on what type of letter it is, of course). And if that's the case, you may need ...

We all know the feeling of anticipation (or dread) when we spot a letter in the post, not knowing if it brings joy or bad news. In our haste, we often rip open the envelope without much thought.