At Christmas time we think nothing of that simple, short jaunt to the mailbox. How drastically different things were when many in our country were overseas during the war. Join me, as author Elinor Florence shares stories about Christmas mail during war time. In November 1943, to help alleviate the Christmas rush, Ottawa high school students served as volunteers sorting mail. (Photo Credit: National Film Board). ******* Away from home for multiple Christmases […]
Letter Writing Social – Christmas cards
You are invited! I am co-hosting a wee bit of a party and wanted you to be the first to get the VIP invite. Please join me this Thursday, December 10th, at one of my favorite local haunts—Good Earth Café, where I’ll be providing all sorts of paper treasures, stationery and what not, for you […]
Don’t forget about Mrs.Claus
Dear Mrs. Claus… I’ve been thinking. Santa gets far too much of the credit. What about Mrs. Claus? Does she even have a first name? I can’t help but wonder if the missus feels a tad bit under appreciated this time of year. So much talk and anticipation of the jolly man and not a […]
10 ideas that make Christmas cards easy
Sending Christmas cards can be the dreaded chore leading up to the holiday season. Why, oh why, can this be so intimidating and filled with obligation? I’ll tell you why. Because it can be a nightmare. It can turn you into some version of the Grinch and drive you to drink the spiked eggnog, all […]