There are few things on God’s green earth better than receiving a surprise card, letter or (be still my beating heart!) package in the mail.

Pick someone you care about — in another country, another state, or even just another zip code — and send them something. It doesn’t have to be big ‘n fancy. Just a token of your affection.

If the lucky recipient is anything like me, they’ll weep tears of joy. And even if they’re not like me, chances are favorable that they’ll really, truly appreciate it.

Happy New Year … here’s to a year of (delightful) surprises!

(Photo via Pewari Naan’s Flickr Photostream)