I went to Pratt Institute in the early 70’s. I have always been interested in communicating, and so I was drawn to study Advertising Design with the intention that I could make films. In the basic program, I was required to study Typography I & II. Those classes were taught by a tall, willowy, quiet […]
An Extreme Sport
Yesterday, I delivered the mail in a snowstorm. It was snowing heavily when I started out and it didn’t stop falling until mid afternoon. Those odd shaped postal trucks are terrible in the snow. They are rear wheel drive and they get stuck in even just a few inches of snow. I tried to dodge […]
Rethinking Snail Mail
April 9, 2015 My friend Adam expressed that he did not like the term “snail mail”. His comment gave me pause. Of course, the word: snail is meant derogatorily, indicating that slow (at a snail’s pace) is negative. Let’s look further… Last month, I was invited to speak to 19 first graders about […]
“Neither rain, nor sleet…”
February 13, 2015 This image comes close to capturing my recent daily experience. The parcel volume increased by 18% during the 2014 holiday season, and with gas prices at an all time low, folks continue to buy on line. So the parcel volume is still higher than usual. It seems to snow every Monday, […]
“You shouldn’t have…”
January 7, 2015 How to write a thank you note…It never hurts to review. Tip number one is Hand-write your response. Write it as soon as possible after you’ve received the gift. Mention the item in some way. “it’s my favorite color”, or “it fits perfectly on my shelf”. Be gracious. Remember “it’s the thought […]
The Art of Receiving and Giving Thanks
Happy New Year, 2015!!! Time to write those “thank you notes”. But before I review the tips, I want to say a few words about the gesture of receiving. How comfortable are you in getting a compliment? Do you feel awkward when someone gives you a present? What if the gift is something you don’t like, […]
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2014… Finally, all the cards, packages, and gifts have been delivered for the holiday tomorrow. It was a busy season. I was happy to see so many letters with handwritten addresses on them. Yep, the cards and letters are my favorite part. Personally, I am still writing cards. Since I like to […]
Melissa and Andy
…Please review the post: “I feel like a true lover when I’m writing you.” February 2012
Mail Social Club
September 9, 2014…. The Smithsonian National Postal Museum will be sponsoring their monthly Mail Social this Thursday beginning at 5:00 P.M. Admission is free. However, you must sign up beforehand AND there are only 12 tickets left! If you happen to be in area, hurry up and grab a ticket. They will be demonstrating the […]
Almost Spring…
The first snowdrop sighting on my mail route. 3/1/2014 March 3, 2014 As much as I enjoy working outside, I have to admit that this past winter has pushed me beyond my limits. It’s been an endurance test- continuously working in the subzero temperatures, in the snow, on the ice, in the dark… I’ve moved […]
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