Dear [Ann],
I got your message the other day. However, I’ve been dreadfully sick with a nasty cold and can’t talk that well right now. I’ll call you once I’m better. Thanks for the holiday wishes.
Tom
Dear [Emmy],
I’m fine. I lost four pounds last week. The weight this morning was 167.5.
Keep up the good diet work. Otherwise, I’ll get ahead of you.
The cold feels a little better today. Since it’s so warm out, I plan on taking down the Christmas lights outside this afternoon.
Do you want the picture in email or in regular mail?
“everything in it’s rightful place.” Don’t put an apostrophe on “its” in this case It is one of those weird [nouns] that does not get an apostrophe to denote possession. Use the apostrophe when contracting “it is” to “it’s” but not for ownership.
Your gift was meaningful. I enjoyed reading that Dr. Phil book.
I never received the camp picture from last year, though I did pay for one. I’ll have to ask [the director] about it.
Thanks for the supportive, encouraging words.
Talk to you tonight,
Tom