How to Write Letter Openers?

You can always use these perennial openers:

• What a … can be followed by great trip, nifty surprise, grand occasion, or excellent gift. Another similar beginning is That was a ….
• I was thinking (or remembering) ….
• I can’t tell you how much ….

You can probably come up with a few perennials of your own. When you find a good one, write it down for future use. But remember that perennials wear easily and should be used sparingly.