Category Archives: About Save Snail Mail

Summer Fun

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Dana

I have been missing from the blogosphere for a bit as I have worked, traveled, dealt with some home repairs, enjoyed friends and the summer weather, and caught up on my correspondence. All creative efforts ebb and flow and I … Continue reading →

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Dreams Do Come True!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Dana

Well, readers, I’m writing to say that in one week, I’ll be fulfilling a dream to attend the National Stationery Show in New York City. The NSS is open only to “industry people.”  That is, folks who either make or … Continue reading →

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Happy Blogoversary to Me!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Dana

It’s my one year blogoversary! I can’t believe how time flies.  When I wrote that first post, I had no idea how long it would last, if anyone would be interested, or if I had enough to say about my love … Continue reading →

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Glorious Mail Day!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Dana

I have had the most glorious mail day.  In my P.O. Box, I found a mail-art postcard, a letter from Ana of The Well-Appointed Desk, another note from someone who liked the article I was interviewed for in the Postal … Continue reading →

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Resolution Inspiration

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Dana

This quote sums up my resolution for 2012: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” Arthur Ashe My goal this year is to buy less and do more with what I already have.  I have … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Mail

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Dana

I’m happy to share a great article titled “The Meaning of Mail” in this month’s Postal Record–the magazine for the National Association of Letter Carriers. Yours truly was interviewed for it.  At the time of year when folks will send the … Continue reading →

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New SandBook Issue Features Save Snail Mail

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Dana

Sandbook.net–an online magazine for pen pals and swappers–just released their September issue.  It features three brief articles based on my Save Snail Mail posts about rural mail delivery, vintage stamps, and my France adventures. If you’re interested in revisiting these posts … Continue reading →

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Save Snail Mail and Dana in the Press!

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Dana

A front page article in the Boston Globe Saturday about snail mail trends among younger folks quoted yours truly.  The article’s author, Anna Marden, found my blog and interviewed me about the “niche trend” of folks who grew up in the digital age happily engaged in regularly … Continue reading →

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Six Months of Good Mail Days

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Dana

Today is my 6 month blogging anniversary! It’s been so much fun sharing my love of snail mail with you.  In January, I began this blog with my birthday request for friends and family to send me letters.  I have had … Continue reading →

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WY, MT, ND, SD, VT and NH

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Dana

As Save Snail Mail gains new readers, I’ve been following which states and countries they come from.  When I started in January, I only had readers in the states where I had friends.  Now, I’m so pleased to have readers … Continue reading →

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