I appreciate …

The time is right to reflect on appreciation — what you’re feeling blessed about, whether it be something or someone special, or perhaps more broadly, a community policy or tradition that makes life better for everyone.

In the spirit of the season, we are accepting letters (150 words max) and essays (500-600 words) with uplifting messages of appreciation to share during the holidays. The deadline is 5 p.m. Dec. 19; a collection of them will run on Dec. 25.

Email to letters@staradvertiser.com; or send to 500 Ala Moana Blvd. #7-210, Honolulu 96813, c/o Letters.