Dearest Pollyanna

Following the letters written to fictional characters in the anthology Dearest Devised Darling, the fabulous anthology that was released just days ago, I'd like to write a letter to Pollyanna, the main character in the novel titled Pollyanna written by Eleanor H. Porter.

Dearest Pollyanna,

I learned about you only months ago while I was editing a book...
I'm glad.

I read your story...
I'm glad.

I learned that your name has become a word in the English language, one which Merriam-Webster defines as "a person characterized by irrepressible optimism and a tendency to find good in everything." I like the adjective that describes your kind of optimism...
I'm glad.

I used you as a model today when so many bad incidents happened, one after the other, and I managed to handle each with a positive attitude...
I'm glad.

Dearest Pollyanna, for all the good and all the bad...
I'm glad.

Gladly,

Gratitude Girl







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