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
NYT praises-“The Big Send”
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 […]
Update: The Big Send
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 […]
Having a Pen Pal is Healthy for You
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 […]
Snail Mail to the Rescue
Dear Reader- Letter writing is making a comeback! People are seeking the comfort of the deeper connection that comes with a handwritten letter during this time of global uncertainty. Supportive articles abound. In case you didn’t see this one, I’m posting it here, and I’ll send more as I find them. Keep the ink flowing! […]
Making News
Randall Beach writes: Sending out your thoughts during this pandemic June 23, 2020 Updated: June 24, 2020 11:34 a.m. Carol Christmas of Hamden, who has a card-writing service, offers advice on writing condolence cards in this time of many deaths from COVID-19. Photo: Peter Hvizdak / Hearst Connecticut Media Carol Christmas sat on her front porch in […]
Save our postal service
Randall Beach: Save our postal service A U.S. Postal worker makes a delivery with gloves and a mask in Philadelphia, Thursday, April 2, 2020. The U.S. Postal Service is keeping post offices open but ensuring customers stay at least 6 feet (2 meters) apart. The agency said it is following guidance from public health experts. […]
In difficult times…write a letter
Today I found this post from Midwives of the Soul with this amazing photograph of Tasha Tudor. Like a boat lost in the fog and confusion of these difficult times, some Grandmother wisdom gently guides us like our North Star. My grandmother once gave me a tip: In difficult times, you move forward in small steps. […]
“A Pastor without a Congregation”
In case you did not see this lovely article, I’m reposting it here… 24 Hours in a Pandemic Nation A pastor without a congregation. 6 A.M. Newton, N.C. The sky was still dark when the Rev. Rob Lee sat down at his desk, picked up his fountain pen and began to write. Even in normal […]
The “Quarantine Challenge”
How are you managing to make sense of this COVID-19 global pandemic? I confess, I haven’t written a single letter in a long time. I feel so bummed-out by the coronavirus situation, the different government responses to it, the massive layoffs, and the resultant, ever-increasing world-wide death toll. I am overwhelmed AND often paralyzed […]