Pencils are like candy … so many to choose from There, I said it…back-to-school. I held off for as long as possible, truly I did. I hate rushing summer away. In fact, much to my horror, I noticed a neighbor has put out the potted plants commonly referred to as ‘fall mums.’ Ugh. The […]
advice about love. a letter to Juliet.
Looking for relationship advice Last summer, I had the good fortune to be in Italy. In fact, I’m still reminiscing about all I saw and experienced; wishing to be there again. Our trip was in celebration of our twentieth anniversary. Twenty years! Crazy how fast that went. Anyway, given the occasion, how could I not […]
Letter Friend: handwritten direct mail services
What makes you open a piece of mail? Anecdotelly I can tell you that I am much more inclined to open a piece of mail if : 1) my address is handwritten. 2) it has a real stamp on it (compared to a stamp made en masse with a postal machine). 3) the envelope is […]
snail mail subscriptions for children
I almost wish my kids were younger. Because surely, Petit Mail, would have been just the perfect introduction to the adventures that can be found in the mailbox. Alison Butler of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, is the snail mail loving genius behind this subscription service for kiddies. She was inspired to create a snail mail […]