Dear Reader, When the question arises, “Where can I find a pen friend?,” my answer is always LEX. I have been a member of The Letter Exchange (LEX) for about a dozen years now. Through them I have met and continue to correspond with many fantastic people from all walks of life. I have never […]
Having a Pen Pal is Healthy for You
Dear Reader, There IS a letter writing resurgence happening as a result of the global pandemic. Here’s a great article written by a 20-something. Mr. Salama is taking a break from the screens and is finding comfort by reaching out to friends with handwritten letters. He says he’ll keep writing as long as someone writes […]
Meeting Margaret
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 […]
Mary & Me: A Lasting Link Through Ink
July 24,2015 Yesterday, I discovered this beautiful book in my mailbox. Hurrah for the cause! Two women pen friends, both named “Mary” honor their long enduring handwritten connection in this exciting new book on letter writing. Here’s the synopsis from Amazon- Mary and Me: A Lasting Link Through Ink explores […]
Kids’ Page
February 1, 2012 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parker is a 7 year old who has a pen pal. I am so thrilled that she is WRITING LETTERS and that she is willing to share her experience with us!!! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I just heard about Liam’s Valentine’s Day Project. Liam is in kindergarten and his class would like to receive […]
A Documentary Film on Pen-pals!
February 27, 2011….I just learned about Rae and her art project involving pen-pals! She is gathering material and would love to get your stories. Please contact Rae and visit her on Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=108169829217293 “I believe it’s vitally important that such an art isn’t lost forever to the sound of clattering keyboards and the “bing” of […]
Snail Mail Pen Pals
November 19, 2010 A subscriber asks: Carol! “How/where can I get address of people to write snail mail/paper letter/postal letters to?” -Dianne Good question, Dianne… If you are reading this, chances are you already write an occasional letter, OR you want to. Perhaps you remember to send that birthday card to a friend or relative […]
“Give your write arm to pen and paper” (letters to soldiers)
November 11, 2010… Veterans’ Day How much thought do most of us give to the war in Afghanistan? Unless we know someone serving in the armed forces, it probably doesn’t cross our minds much. I don’t recall “war” being an issue in this last American election! Why was that? Although I personally don’t feel that […]