The post office has been the focus of a lot of media attention lately. Much of it is prompted by the financial uncertainly that the USPS finds itself in during this coronavirus pandemic. At present, there are more questions than answers. Still, postal workers continue to give “essential service” during this crisis. On […]
Buy some stamps today
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 […]
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 […]
25 Years of Graceful Envelopes
At last, here’s some “eye candy”- the 2019 Graceful Envelope Contest Winners with their Put Your Stamp On It masterpieces. There is no question, The Graceful Envelope Contest elevates “mail art” to museum quality levels. Every year, since 1994, the Washington Calligraphers’ Guild and the National Association of Letter Carriers team up to sponsor the […]
Climate Strike at the New Haven Green
Let’s face it, there is nothing more important than attending to the place we call “Home,” the planet Earth. Last Friday, I participated in a local rally for the Climate Crisis. It was designed by The New Haven Climate Movement, a group of determined New Haven high school students with some help from students from […]
Postcards to Voters
Speaking of volunteering your penmanship to a cause, I recently offered to hand write postcards to voters for the local mayoral campaign. The cards I worked on are addressed to the folks who live in apartments that are inaccessible to canvassers- knocking on doors. These neighbors are a serious voting block and they deserve time […]
Write for political campaigns
Regardless of your political leanings, a handwritten thank you note from a campaign offers a personal touch that can only deepen the connection. This note from Bernie’s camp, with its visible mistakes written in cursive, reminds us that a real person wrote it. I addressed envelopes for Josh Elliot’s campaign for Connecticut State Representative in […]
Another Enthusiastic Letter Writer
A few days ago, a friend emailed an alert- fellow speaking about letter-writing on PBS. Must see it! Willie Perdomo, poet, author, teacher, and passionate letter writer gives the most eloquent ode to the handwritten letter. This is a 3 minute inspiration, you’ll want to watch and listen to many times. Willie explains that writing […]
Yes, Yes, Yes…
Indulge me. Take a deep breath in, and exhale. It’s 2019. Time to take stock and reflect, set goals, make resolutions. Four days in, I’m still knotted up in details for improving myself. Yes, I’d like a full makeover, but realistically, let’s be kind. So, I’m reminded of a quote from Jon Kabat-Zinn, the father of […]
“Gift wrapped words”
So what’s your plan? Cards or no cards- for this holiday season? What have you decided? Holiday greetings are all about connecting with people the old fashioned way with snail mail. It could be in the form of a photo card, a commercial greeting card, a handmade craft card, or a family’s annual newsletter. This piece […]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 5
- Next Page »