Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, a chill in the weather, carols sung and yule logs stand ready. Imagine its Christmastime. The snow is gathering on the sill just outside the window or you stare out at a summer sky (depending entirely on your global location). You have put together a Christmas letter that informs readers about what has happened in your life and family and the many things you are grateful for when you look back over the past year.
The truth is, you are proud of your letter because you have taken time to thoughtfully review important events in your life and you have checked it several times for mistakes. You sigh contentedly as you look at the stack of beautiful letters you are ready to send. Two large boxes set just inside your front door with a few thousand copies the printer brought to your home. You realize its a big task, but you begin to address the envelopes one at a time. You dont want to leave anyone out so you open the phone book to the letter a and begin.
What kind of response is this individual likely to receive when everyone in town gets a Christmas letter from the same person? Well, theres probably going to be a significant...