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Kay Collier (Kathryn Hastings & Co)

The legacy of letter writing and how to bring this beautiful art form into the 21st century

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53. Letters from Tuscany with Giulia Scarpaleggia

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2023/03/29

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the rich and delectable world of Tuscan cuisine with our guest, Giulia Scarpaleggia. As a renowned Tuscan food writer, cookbook author, food photographer, and cooking class instructor, Giulia has been sharing her passion for Tuscan food and heritage with the world through her popular blog, Juls' Kitchen, since 2009. In this episode, we explore Giulia's latest project, "Letters from Tuscany," a fascinating collection of stories and recipes inspired by her

00:30:05

52. Wax Seal Symbolism & Intention in Letter Writing

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2023/03/23

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of wax seals and the symbolism behind them. Wax seals were used for centuries as a way to authenticate documents, and they were also a form of personal expression. In Victorian times, wax seals became increasingly popular, and they were often adorned with intricate symbols that conveyed a range of meanings. We delve into the meanings behind some of the most common Victorian symbols found on wax seals.

00:29:55

51. Artificial Intelligence and Letter Writing

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2023/03/15

In this episode, I will explore the ways in which you can leverage the power of AI language models like ChatGPT to enhance your letter writing abilities. I discuss what ChatGPT is and how it works. Then, we will delve into some specific use cases for ChatGPT, such as generating new ideas and refining your writing style. I will also share some tips and best practices for using ChatGPT effectively, including how to give clear and specific prompts, how to evaluate the quality of the responses you

00:11:41

50th Episode! ✨🎉🍾 Letter to Ubbe Iwerks from 1924

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2022/11/09

In the 50th episode, we read a letter to a cartoonist who changed the world. I muse about what it means to follow a dream even when we don’t know what will come and share some of my favorite insights from Iwerks’ career. If you haven’t heard of Iwerks, changes are you still know his most famous cartoon! Subscribe to for updates here: KathrynHastingsCo.com/subscribe

00:21:03

49. Letters to the Dead💀

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2022/11/02

What happens after someone dies? Are they gone forever or do we have a way to reach them? In this episode, I share my own technique for connecting with those beyond our world. Through this type of letter writing, I find peace with my grief and learn lessons from those no longer living.

00:20:06

48. An Apology Letter from the year 856 CE

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2022/10/26

In the Dunhuang Provence of China, citizens often sent apology letters for their transgressions, but their method of drafting was quite unique. In this episode, we read a short apology letter and talk about regret and shame. I also share what I learned from Daniel Pink’s research for using our regrets to empower our development.

00:19:19

47. Abraham Lincoln’s and Ann Rutledge’s Love Letters

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2022/10/19

In 1939, the Atlantic Monthly Magazine published never-before-seen love letters between Abraham Lincoln and Ann Rutledge, his presumed first love. Ostensibly the letters had been passed down through the family of Wilma Minor, the journalist who broke the story. 🚩 With any good story though, everything wasn’t as it seemed… Sources: Abraham Lincoln and Ann Rutledge JOHN Y. SIMON Skip other details (including permanent urls, DOI, citation information) Volume 11, Issue 1, 1990, pp. 13-33 Permalink:

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46. Design Thinking in Letter Writing

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2022/10/12

Learn my technique for planning, organizing and refining the contents of my letters. I don’t do this for every letter, but the technique works wonderfully if you’re not sure what to write OR if you have many ideas and aren’t sure how to organize them.

00:21:06

45. Friendship Break Up - John Steinbeck’s letter to...

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2022/10/05

Why do friendship breakups happen? What is the best way to end a friendship? In this episode, we read a letter from John Steinbeck to his friend George Albee, which confronts Albee for his bad behavior as a friend.

00:42:52

44. The History of Dear John Letters with Susan L....

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2022/09/28

In this episode, we learn from Susan L. Carruthers about the complex history of “Dear John” letters, and explore the larger context of how romantic correspondence aided and hindered martial strategy. Susan L. Carruthers wrote the first full length history of “Dear John” letters in her book, “Dear John, Love and Loyalty in Wartime America.” You can learn more about her book and purchase a copy for yourself here:

00:41:09

43. Antique Wax Seals

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2022/09/21

How is it possible we haven’t talked about this before? In this episode, I share some stories from my time collecting and teach you about the collector’s mindset. If you’d like to learn how to collect, please pre-order my guide here. It goes out October 1st. https://py.pl/11HDvv Seal inspiration: https://pin.it/3CCUH8P

00:12:45

42. Let’s talk about little notes!

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2022/09/14

What makes for a good note? In this episode I share some of my favorite ideas for notes so that you can find inspiration and send your love ones little notes as well. Hope you find this episode short and sweet.

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41. Can you break up by letter?

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2022/09/07

Not all relationships go how we’d like, and even ones that end don’t always end well. Sometimes it’s worth writing a person to break off a relationship. Other times, the experience of writing a letter can help us appreciate how a relationship served us and allow us to speak our peace when things fall apart. In this episode, I provide tips on how to write a Dear John letter and explain, why it’s never to late to seek epistolary comfort.

00:38:07

40. Mail-Order Brides

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2022/09/01

Did mail-order brides have anything to do with the mail? What would compel someone to marry someone they haven’t met? Is this episode, I explore the history of mail-order brides and uncover a bigger story about gender dynamics in the colonies.

00:27:11

39. How to write a condolence letter

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2022/08/24

When writing a condolence letter, I always try to make my letter as personalized as possible. The length of the letter may vary, but I follow a simple framework: 1. Send your condolences 2. Share something from your memory of the person 3. Provide some type of support, even if it’s just emotional. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to my newsletter here: http://kathrynhastingsco.com/subscribe

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38. Juliette Drouet’s 20,000 Scribles

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2022/08/17

Dedicated lover or 19th. century toxic narcissist enabler? Victor Hugo’s mistress of 50 years kept constant correspondence with him, sometimes writing multiple letters a day. She supported his career and even joined him during his exile on Guernsey. What can we make of her letters and their relationship? Sources Juliette Juliette Drouet’s Love-letters to Victor Hugo. Edited by Louise Guimbaud. Translated by Lady Theodora Davidson. London: Stanley Paul & Co.

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37. Beethoven’s letter to his “Immortal Beloved”

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2022/08/10

After Beethoven’s death in 1827, an unsent love-letter was discovered in a hidden compartment of his desk. For centuries, scholars have tried to guess who the intended recipient of the love letter was, and if it resulted in an affair. Sources: https://www.cpr.org/2020/09/22/the-2-women-who-could-be-beethovens-immortal-beloved/ https://books.lettersofnote.com/products/letters-of-note

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36. Worst Postmaster Ever - William Faulker

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2022/08/03

Listen to the historic letters about William Faulkner’s tenure as postmaster at the University of Mississippi. While his notorious reputation as postmaster is no secret, the charges against him are worth exploring in greater depth with his subsequent letter of resignation. See and purchase William Faulkner’s postage stamps here: https://www.littlepostagehouse.com/vintage-postage-bluegreen/Faulkner Sources: Webb, James W. And A. Wigfall Green. William Faulkner of Oxford. Baton Rouge: Louisiana

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35. Why letter writing?

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2022/07/27

The podcast is back! In this episode, I share some about my personal experience with letter writing and the magic I find in letters. I share some about my philosophy of letter writing and why I think letter writing is even more important in the digital age.

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34. Mary Tape’s Letter to the San Francisco Board of...

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2021/06/02

The arguments around “separate but equal” education started long before Brown vs. Board of Education. In August 1885, a Chinese American mother, Mary Tape, fought the SF Board of Education’s discriminatory policies against her daughter, Mamie Tape. In this episode, we explore her story and letter she wrote in response to the school district’s racism.

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