Love letters Romantic writings 'make every day like Valentine's Day'.(L&E, Suburban Life & Entertainment)

From: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) | Date: February 7, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: Jamie Sotonoff

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Love letters have no monetary value and aren't shown to anyone.

Yet, people hold on to them for decades, tucking them in dresser drawers or hiding them in secret shoeboxes.

Whether you're in sixth grade or celebrating your 60th wedding anniversary, chances are you've written or received one. Not only are these letters deeply personal expressions of love (sometimes embarrassingly so), but...