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An Advocate for the Earth

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Dear Reader,  Pope Francis was a genuine human being.  He represented what I would define as a “Real Christian.” He loved thy neighbor as thyself. He always advocated for the least among us, the poor and the marginalized. Francis walked the talk. His life gives us an example of what our “higher angels” can actually […]

Freedom of Information Request

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  Dear Reader, Thanks to all of you who reached out to me last week with support and encouragement. Your comforting words reminded me that we are indeed, a community. And, with that thought in mind, I am sending all my American subscribers the following information. Briefly, as you may know, Elon Musk and his […]

Buy some stamps today

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Once again, I must ask you to help “Save the Post Office!” The business closures due to the coronavirus pandemic have reduced mail volume by 50%. The USPS has asked Congress for financial assistance and the Trump administration has refused. Without emergency funding the post office is on the brink of insolvency, and may have […]

Summertime is for postcards

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“I still think that to receive a postcard in your mailbox is happiness.” Margaretta Magnusson Postcards are synonymous with Summer and fun. Friends and family leave for vacation. You wave goodbye and hear yourself say, “Send me a postcard.” Hopefully, they will. One way to be sure to get one is by signing up with […]

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 […]

Letters Shape Opinions

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November 7, 2016 When did a stamp cost 15 cents? Back in 1980, when letters did shape opinions. Today, I get tremendous amounts of emails asking me to sign a petition for a good cause, or write an email to a corporate CEO and politely ask him to stop some destructive, money-driven behavior. Yet, I […]

Meeting Margaret

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November 2, 2016 I have been a fan of Margaret Shepherd’s books for many years. When I first discovered her collection of letter writing guides, I was sold. I felt I found a kindred spirit. With a little research, I discovered her address and immediately wrote to Margaret Shepherd expressing my thanks and appreciation. She […]

Liberty’s Poem

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July 18, 2016 Have you been distracted by the antics surrounding this year’s U.S. presidential election? I know too many people who are so fearful of different outcomes that they have trouble sleeping. Several bounced checks have alerted me that I am off kilter, also. The traditional choices are so repulsive it is hard to […]