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Precious Possession

June 9, 2022 By Carol

Dear Reader, Below is Colette’s marvelous answer to “When was the last time you saw someone using a fountain pen?” I asked if I may share this with you. She said, “Yes!” … I am more or less over jet lag and catching up with my messages. For my confirmation, my godmother gave me a […]

Filed Under: Guest Author, Pen pals, Postcards Tagged With: American Embassy, Dupont fountain pen, fountain pens, La Paz airport, London, Paris, precious possessions, Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Write More Letters

April 8, 2022 By Carol

Dear Reader- Once again, I am grateful to Donovan Beeson for her  infinite postal enthusiasm.  She reminds us that April is National Letter Writing Month, and she has created labels galore to help us celebrate. I thought you might be inspired by the infectious energy of her creations. Here’s what she has to say about […]

Filed Under: Guest Author, Handwriting, Letter Writing in the News, Newsflash, Special Occasions Tagged With: "Selvage", April, Donovan Beeson, National Letter Writing Month, Patreon, Postcards to Swing States, Vote Forward

“I Stand with Ukraine”

March 2, 2022 By Carol

Dear Reader,  I have been wanting to showcase Donovan Beeson’s art for some time now. Her latest post, “I Stand with Ukraine,” gives voice to my choked up sentiments and offers me the chance to introduce Donovan to you.  She is an amazing artist who creates postage art, among other things.  As one of her […]

Filed Under: Guest Author, Stationery Tagged With: "Selvage", donate, Donovan Beeson, Global Giving, I Stand with Ukraine, IFAW, International Rescue Committee, Patreon, Portland Stamp Company, postage art, protest postage, sunflowers, war is terrible

Letters Open Doors

January 12, 2022 By Carol

  Dear Reader….In honor of Universal Letter Writing Week, I want to share this precious  story about an unlikely connection that came about through a letter in the mail. Young girl receives a sweet letter from Windsor Castle after dressing up as the Queen with her corgis Katherine Gannon     Jan 2 2022 A young […]

Filed Under: Great Finds, Guest Author, Letter Writing in the News, letters open doors, News clipping Tagged With: corgis, Halloween, Her Majesty The Queen, Hon Marry Morrison, Jalayne Sutherland, Katelyn Sutherland, Katherine Gannon, Lady-in- Waiting, Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Pets, The U.S. Sun, Windsor Castle

Song of Songs

December 9, 2021 By Carol

  New Book Release-   “I’m so pleased to announce that the book I’ve worked on for five years is here at last. I hope you’ll enjoy reading about it: Song of Songs is a unique book of the Bible that has delighted its readers for centuries, while at the same time challenging artists, theologians, […]

Filed Under: Great Finds, Guest Author, Newsflash Tagged With: calligraphy, Love poems from the Bible, Margaret Shepherd, Paracletepress.com, Song of Solomon, Song of Songs

“7 Reasons to Write Letters”

April 5, 2021 By Carol

…If you are not familiar with The Postman Knocks, then you are in for a treat! Margaret Shepherd recommended Lindsay Bugbee’s website, so there’s a nod of approval if ever I saw one.  Lindsay’s TPK is always visually gorgeous. Her interest in inspiring us is continuously channeled into her multiple lessons and videos. If you would […]

Filed Under: Guest Author, Handwriting, Letter Writing in the News, Pen pals, Stationery Tagged With: calligraphy, conversation with a friend, digital detox, Elegant and Effective Letter Writing tips, letter writing, letters as gifts, Letters as therapy, letters for tangible memories, letters make an impression, letters reconnect in a considerate way, Lindsay Bugbee, luddite, Mail Art, Margaret Shepherd, snail mail, The Art of Snail Mail, The Letter Writer's Complete Resource, the postman knocks

In Defense of Handwriting

January 26, 2021 By Carol

James Corbyn of  IvyPanda  sent me the following infographic. It is marvelous. Please take a moment to review the following benefits for writing by hand. So, the next time someone says handwriting is passe, you can offer 20 good answers in defense of handwriting, thanks to James. https://ivypanda.com/#handwriting  

Filed Under: Guest Author, Handwriting, MAKES SENSE Tagged With: 20 Ways Handwriting is Good for You and Your Studying, confidence builder, eliminates distractions, enhance motivation, Euclid, greater composition skills, greater creativity, improves creativity, improves memory, improves motor skills, improves problem solving skills, IvyPanda, James Corbyn, Katherine Dunn, meditation, mindfulness, Nelson DeVille, Steve Jobs, study aids, writing notes results in better retention

NYT praises-“The Big Send”

October 29, 2020 By Carol

This NYT article appeared yesterday. Meet Bria East, the “motivated voter” from Pennsylvania, who voted because she was invited by a Vote Forward letter in her mailbox!  Here is proof that the rare, personal touch of a handwritten letter is still very powerful. A Cutting-Edge Tactic to Get Out the Vote in 2020: Handwritten Letters […]

Filed Under: Great Finds, Guest Author, Handwriting, Letter Writing in the News, Letters Shape Opinions, News clipping Tagged With: A Cutting Edge Tactic to Get Out The Vote: Handwritten Letters, Bria East, childhood pen pals, Eitan Hersh, Get-Out-the-Vote campaigns, handwritten letter, increase voter turnout, Jay Leighly of American University, Marie Eckert, Melissa Michelson, Menlo College, Michelle Gustafson, old-fashioned and authentic, personal touch, Philadelphia, Scott Forman, Shay Castle, Swing Left, The Big Send, The New York Times, took democracy for granted, underrepresented voters, Vote Forward

Update: The Big Send

October 26, 2020 By Carol

Here’s an update from Vote Forward. The final numbers are unbelievable. Just thinking about generating $9 million dollars in postal revenue, puts a big grin on my face… Thank you! Here at Vote Forward we wanted to take a moment to say thank you for volunteering with us this year, and for all your extraordinary efforts to […]

Filed Under: Guest Author, Letter Writing in the News, Newsflash, Post Office News Tagged With: #TheBigSend, letter writing, Protect our Democracy, The Big Send, virtual phone banking, volunteer opportunities, Vote Forward, voteforward.org, voter suppression

Having a Pen Pal is Healthy for You

July 30, 2020 By Carol

Dear Reader, There IS a letter writing resurgence happening as a result of the global pandemic. Here’s a great article written by  a 20-something.  Mr. Salama is taking a break from the screens and is finding comfort by reaching out to friends with handwritten letters. He says he’ll keep writing as long as someone writes […]

Filed Under: Guest Author, Handwriting, Letter Writing in the News, News clipping, Stationery Tagged With: break from the screen, creative exercise, Every Day the River Changes, fun, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, global quarantine, Jordan Salama, letter writing, Love in the Time of Cholera, New york Times Opinion, pen pals, riflepaperco.com, Sara Ariel Wong, Saturday Evening Post, The Letter Exchange, US Postal Service, Zoom calls

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