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WAIT- Recycle those cards and stamps!

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December 28, 2016 There’s always the question: What to do with all those cards once the holiday is over? Do they all go out with the wrapping into the trash? WAIT! You can recycle some of those cards. And, before the envelopes disappear, you can cut out the return addresses and paste them onto a […]

In Praise of Holiday Greeting Cards

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December 26, 2016 These last week weeks, I would discover large stacks of cards at individual mailboxes, waiting for me to pick up for mailing. I love to see folks still sending cards by mail. The fact that people are still communicating on paper is key.  A personalized card is a keepsake. So why do […]

Veterans’ Day

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Veterans’ Day 2016 My Dad was a Navy veteran. He enlisted as a young man and was stationed in the Pacific.  He, promptly, got terrified on an aircraft carrier during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. When his tour of duty was up, he left the service. He reenlisted in the Navy when I was […]

Fathers’ Day

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There was a video I watched where a young girl asked Bernie Sanders, “Would you be my father?’ He answered, “No, but I’ll be your President.” George Washington, as the first president, became known as “The Father of America,” and ever since then the presidential title and fatherhood have become synonymous. What makes a father […]

Memorial Day 2016

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May 30, 2016 … Yes, it’s a holiday and a day off from work and school.  Today heralds the beginning of the summer season, and many retailers are offering fantastic bargains. However, let’s not lose sight of the real reason we have the day off- remembering those who served and died in our country’s military. […]

Animal Kingdom Postcards

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  With bunnies in the seasonal theme, I feel this card is a great way to introduce you to Millie Marotta’s Animal Kingdom Postcards.  I am thrilled by the exquisite detail of her drawings.  Without any doubles in this boxed set,  you are rewarded with 50 gorgeous different images! I am mailing them out for […]

Thank Your Letter Carrier Day

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Thank a Mailman Day Date When celebrated : Always February 4 Thank a Mailman Day is your chance to say thanks to the guy, or gal, who delivers your mail. After all, they are there six days a week. The reliable postal worker is always there doing their job, regardless of the weather. They are […]