Think letter writing is passé? Don’t tell these groups… Like-minded enthusiasts come together to promote personal connections through mail In an increasingly digital world, there are groups of people who appreciate the classic written form of communication that relies on the U.S. Mail. These letter writing groups can be found around the world and extend […]
Writing letters is what we do!
Dear Reader, WARNING -this post has political implications! Please note: It is nonpartisan. It is all about voting. If you are like me, you may be anxious about this November’s election. If you want to “Do Something” more than merely donate to some candidate or cause, here’s an idea. Write letters to voters. Invite them […]
USPS Postage Increase July 14, 2024
Dear Reader- Donovan Beeson designed this postage increase graphic. She adds, “I know it just happened in January, but this is the world we live in. My arguments remain the same- this is still affordable and have you seen postal rates for other countries? The USPS receives no tax dollars and relies solely on postal […]
Letters to Self
Dear Reader, Here is another “Guest Author” treat from Colette. Her Letters to Self is such a thoughtful idea to fulfil her personal wish to continue receiving mail from foreign places -way into the future. She’s right, it’s brilliant! Ever since I learned how to write, I have had pen pals. The French nuns at […]
“The pen is mightier than the sword”
Dear Reader- If you’re like me, feeling anxious and helpless around the crisis in Ukraine, I have a suggestion. First donate if you can. And then pick up your pen to protect our fragile American democracy. The midterm elections in this country will be happening in a few quick months. How our government works or […]
The Big Send
Last Saturday was the “Big Send.” That was the day all the Vote Forward handwritten, Get-Out-The-Vote letters went into the mail. The campaign’s original goal of 10 million letters was quickly reached, so another 5 million was added on. I wrote 120 letters to voters in Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. I hand printed why […]
“You are very important to me.”
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 […]
Dear Father Christmas
In celebration of National Letter Writing Day, Letters Live asked celebrities to write a letter to Santa. Above is a heartfelt one from Benedict Cumberbatch to Father Christmas. Letters Live was inspired by Shaun Usher’s international best-selling Letters of Note series, Letters Live is a live celebration of the enduring power of literary correspondence. Every year, Letters […]
War Letters
Memorial Day 2014 Here’s another holiday that brings the handwritten letter to the foreground. Letters from soldiers are extremely valuable and cherished, especially if handwritten. These letters, written in unusual, often dangerous situations, reach out to family and loved ones offering solace and connection to the writer, and comfort to those addressed. Personal history is […]
Catching Up!
July 31, 2012 It has been too long, I have to catch up! So, what’s new? July marks the second year anniversary of Writealetter.org. I am proud of what’s been accomplished thus far and I am grateful for all the valuable contacts this website has attracted. I find myself now more strongly committed to supporting […]