08/08/2026
The lost art of the handwritten thank you note.
If you ever wonder whether a handwritten thank you note really matters, I can promise you that it does. In fact, it’s one of the reasons I continue to volunteer, give, and sponsor Miss Danville year after year.
While it may seem like just one more thing Reuben adds to your already full and stressful week, this simple act of gratitude leaves a lasting impression.
You ladies are the future. You are the reason I have so much hope for tomorrow and for the world my own children will grow up in.
One day, I’m convinced I’ll pull out my stack of Miss Danville thank you notes (yes, I really do keep every single one!) and smile as I remember each of you before you became Miss Kentucky… before you became Miss America… before you became the president. Or the scientist who cured cancer. Or the advocate who made sure every foster child found a forever home. Or the leader who ensured every child was fed, no matter their life altering allergy. Or the innovator who helped future generations stay truly connected in a world that is increasingly digital.
Now more than ever, a handwritten note means something real. It tells someone they were seen. That they mattered. That the time they gave made a difference.
Thank you, ladies, for taking the time to show your appreciation. It never goes unnoticed, and I love every single one of you ❤️
