Call me sentimental, but I have a love of all things handwritten. So when my parents recently showed me a letter from the nanny who cared for my brother and me in France, I was mesmerized.  Not only by the beautiful penmanship and age of the simple lined stationery but also by how the heartfelt sentiments transcended time, bringing to mind sweet memories and emotional ties for my parents. This nanny was my namesake, so to see a picture of her and to be granted a personal glimpse into her life through a handwritten letter from so long ago was a moment to savor. These were precious years of a young couple trying to make their way in a foreign country, raising small children, and our nanny occupied a tender spot in their hearts, even after all these years.  This letter was a Continue Reading