I spoke to the Future Farmers of America at least five years ago. How amazing that Jonathan continues to reflect on this Southern girl's comments that "manners matter!"

Jonathan writes:

I heard you speak at the National FFA Convention in Louisville Kentucky several years ago. I am a high school agricultural education instructor and was very struck by your words encouraging us to be more gracious and courteous with others. I have started a "crusade" in my classes to help my students be more gracious and courteous towards others by saying things we often take for granted like, "please" "thank you" and "God Bless You". Thanks so much for furthering this cause. We can all benefit!"

I just received this about an MSNBC show months ago!

Aimee writes:

Hi, I'm just writing this email to say I really enjoyed your show on MSNBC. Its awfully late but it was an interesting, smart and original show. Your episode with Dr. Andrew Weil changed my life for the better and saved me from a major surgery. I just wanted to say thanks for providing information that helps people.