March 18, 2011 Feeling fear, anxiety, hopelessness? What to do? How about pray? What do you mean you don’t pray? I think we all do, even as we daydream for things to be better. Of course, prayer has more power if it is conscious. God? Your choice, Higher Power, “the God of Your Understanding.” One can’t deny […]
A Subscriber’s Recommendation…
“I first got my own mailbox back in December 1989. It’s still in that very same post office. I was searching through something about letter-writing when I came across an article about “The Letter Exchange.” I joined up in the early 1990’s. The Letter Exchange helped me shape up my letter-writing skills. It introduced me […]
“Blinking Dogs!” postcard
March 13, 2011… another British postcard treasure I found in my mailbox!
Give your mailbox a face lift
March 7, 2011 I joined The Letter Exchange last year and placed a listing in their Winter 2011 Magazine. I requested postcards from pen friends. Well, voila! My mailbox has become soooo much more interesting! I am receiving amazing postcards from places like Great Britain, California, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and who knows where next. Now I […]
“In Age of Instant Messages, What Can We Save Forever?”
As I approach a milestone birthday, I find myself reminiscing more often. Perhaps it has to do with the time of year. Having lost my mother and dad a few years ago,the month from Motherʼs Day to Fatherʼs Day has become a somewhat bittersweet, poignant time of year for me. I have always been a […]
A Documentary Film on Pen-pals!
February 27, 2011….I just learned about Rae and her art project involving pen-pals! She is gathering material and would love to get your stories. Please contact Rae and visit her on Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=108169829217293 “I believe it’s vitally important that such an art isn’t lost forever to the sound of clattering keyboards and the “bing” of […]
Give your brain a breather!
February 27, 2011 A short paragraph in a recent issue of the Bottom Line Personal urges us to “Take time away from cell phones, computers, iPods and other electronics every day so your brain can process and remember information.” Staying plugged in at all times can prevent the brain from processing our life’s experience! Our […]
Washington’s Birthday
February 22, 2011 George Washington’s Birthday George’s father died when he was 11 years old. As a result of the “family’s reduced circumstances,” George received limited formal education, perhaps seven or eight years with a private tutor. Lacking training in Greek, Latin and the law, young Washington felt rather self conscious and inadequate. However, with “steady application, he had learned […]
Grand Opening!
Great News: The Store is Open!!! Many of my best resources are now available for you to browse and purchase… books by Kitty Burns Florey, Margaret Shepherd, Barbara Getty & Inga Dubay, Nan Jay Barchowsky and Carl Honore. All sorts of handwriting help, inspiration, pens, ink, journals and stationery. I am thrilled to share my […]
c.j.’s Valentine to all of us!
February 14, 2011 Happy Valentine’s Day While delivering the mail, I couldn’t help but notice the beautifully handwritten postcards and letters that I put into a particular mailbox. After some months, I decided I would send along one of my calling cards in […]
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