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Good morning.

This is Laura.

Welcome to the Before Breakfast podcast.

Today's tip is that even if you don't send holiday cards,

you can wish a happy holiday season to the people

who send you season's greetings. Simply send a text with holiday greetings to everybody who sends you a card,

and you can get some of the same warm fuzzies, even if the card thing isn't for you.

So long-time listeners know that I love holiday cards.

I think they are a great way to keep in touch with friends, family, and colleagues.

My family sends out a great many of them every year.

I also enjoy receiving all the photos of people's cute kids,

dogs, holiday decorations, or travel adventures. For a few weeks each year, the mail is actually

fun. If you are on the fence about sending cards, I encourage you to do so.

But plenty of people don't send holiday cards for various reasons, and that is okay.

But I imagine that most people still do want to connect and maintain ties with the people who send them cards.

So, I suggest texting a response to the cards you receive

as a quick and free way to maintain that connection.

When you process your mail each day during the holiday season,

for every card you receive, text the senders.

Thank them for the card. Perhaps comment on any

photo or news they shared. Share news of your own and, of course, wish them a happy holiday.

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