Probably the most determined pen pal of the 1930’s, Hannah Diamond finds friendship through her pencil...in the most unlikely of places.  Written as a series of letters to Abby (why won’t she write back???), the President of the United States, the First Lady, a painter, and Edward (I had to pick his name) of Kansas, Hannah’s life reaches across the miles to enrich the lives of many others.

Dear Mrs. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosesvelt and the New Deal
FDR's Fireside Chats
The New Deal Programs

Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends  will leave footprints in your heart. 

To handle yourself,  use your head; 
To handle others, use  your heart. 

Anger is only one  letter short of danger. 

If someone betrays  you once, it is his fault;
If he betrays you  twice, it is your fault. 

Great minds discuss  ideas;
Average minds discuss  events; 
Small minds discuss  people. 

He who loses money,  loses much; He, who loses a  friend, loses much more; He, who loses faith,  loses all. 

Beautiful young  people are accidents of nature, 
But beautiful old  people are works of art. 

Learn from the  mistakes of others.You can't live long  enough to make them all yourself. 

Friends, you and me.... You brought another  friend.... And then there were  3.... We started our  group.... Our circle of  friends.... And like that circle....there is no beginning  or end.... 

Yesterday is  history. Tomorrow is mystery. Today is a  gift.