Words Matter

I've been reflecting recently on the power of the pen. This fall I had several alumnae who were visiting tell me that they have put the graduation notes that I wrote them up in their dorm rooms, and that they look to my notes in hard times. A current student told me that my report card comment about her made her cry because she found it so meaningful. What a tangible way to know that I make a difference. I blog to get myself to think as a writer, understanding the power of words. I'm a big believer in letting people know what I appreciate about them, and hearing from students is a good reminder that that connection can be particularly memorable on paper. That way the sentiment is not captured just in a moment, but in an artifact.