Hide letters inside pockets, sleeping bag, shoes. The season for summer camps is about to begin. My youngest (9 years old) is going for the first time to an overnight camp. This is a big deal. One of things I will do is hide little notes throughout his suitcase, sleeping bag, and in his shoes. […]
a graphic history of the typewriter
International Typewriter Day is June 23 In recognition of International Typewriter Day next week, I wanted to share the inside scoop on a book celebrating the iconic machine that is at the printers as we speak. My friend Janine Vangool, the publisher/editor/designer (she’s a busy gal) at Upper Case Magazine has been putting together this book […]
Mail Tag. A bit about my obsession with snail mail.
Today, at the prompting of friends Vi at Postal Swing and Hannah from Rose Tinted Crafting, I will be sharing a bit about my love of letter writing. 1- Do you exchange letters? Do I exchange letters? Oh my, do I ever. If you are a regular reader of this blog (and if you aren’t yet, […]
Tips for Kids. Tips for Parents. How to thank the teacher.
For those of you with school age kids, this time of year can be crazy hectic. What, with year end music recitals, pot-lucks, exams, school BBQ’s, exam schedules, field trips, June can be down right exhausting. And so, as a parent of three, I grumble about trying to organize the amped up chaos, not having […]