Category Archives: Writing letters

Getting Back into the Swing of Things

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Dana

My pen pals have had to be patient with me recently.  This blog isn’t the only thing that has been ignored.  But I’m finding time to sit and write and it feels great!    

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J.D. Salinger’s Letters to a Lady

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Dana

(image from NYTimes) Check out this New York Times article about Salinger’s letters to a Toronto woman years before Catcher in the Rye.  The woman he wrote to is still alive and 95 years old. As we document every moment … Continue reading →

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The Happy Mail Season

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Dana

Remember how I disappeared for a while?  Sorry about that. It’s not you, it’s me.  I’m still always thinking about sharing mail-related ideas with you. To get me back in the groove, I thought I’d post a few random mail … Continue reading →

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Letters from Summer Camp

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Dana

This article made me smile. It reports that many sleep-away summer camps for kids have a no-tech policy which allows kids to unplug. The kids stay busy with crafts and socializing and developing outdoors skills.  They are apparently also reflecting on their adventures and relaying … Continue reading →

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Letter-Generating Event

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Dana

Recently, a U.S. postal worker sent me two sheets of stamps because she was inspired by my blog and wanted to help me in my efforts to save snail mail.  I wanted to pay the gift forward, so I used … Continue reading →

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They Knew Letter Enthusiasts Would Arise from the Ashes

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Dana

I read this blog entry by Joel Achenbach on the Washington Post the other day about Facebook’s purchase of Instagram.  Wondering what the future held for such new-fangled inventions like Instagram, Achenbach looked back at his 1993 article about the rise of email. He appended, … Continue reading →

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Letter Writing Social at the National Postal Museum

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Dana

If any of you plan to be in Washington, D.C. this weekend, be sure to stop by the National Postal Museum.  Melissa over at Craftgasm is working with Erin at the NPM to host a letter writing social from 12:00-3:00 … Continue reading →

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Kids Say the Darndest Things

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Dana

My friend Brandy emailed me this letter.  I have no idea who wrote it, but it made me laugh so I thought I’d share it! It’s pretty dang sweet:Here’s the back: Be like this kid and write a creative thank … Continue reading →

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Connect with Others

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Dana

I’m addicted to TED videos.  I love watching brilliant people talk about something interesting for 15 minutes.  I feel smarter or happier or energized after they’re over. Usually.  But this video just left me concerned.  It makes the point that … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Dana

I wrote my love letter this morning.  I’m not sure if I followed all the “rules” but I’m pleased with the result.  If you need a little help getting started, go here. And even if you didn’t get valentines into … Continue reading →

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