I consider myself kind-hearted, but I’m not a very thoughtful person. I don’t remember birthdays. I’m not into buying gifts. Hell, I even struggle to remember people’s names (their dogs, however, I always remember).

Slopers, historically, have been very thoughtful. Over the years, I’ve received thousands of emails and hundreds of hand-written letters from readers all over the world. I’ve also received beautiful drawings, bottles of wine, and even silver coins! Here’s is a tiny, tiny sampling from my bulging folder: