Although I send far more postcards than I ever have received, I love them. When I receive a postcard, it’s really what is written that means the most don’t you think? And I can never bear to toss them. I… Read more
Letter & Note Writing
one Good Line
A pleasant new habit I have embraced thanks to Austin Kleon I’m writing one good line from something I heard or read each day (‘stole’ his idea). I’m now writing down lines that pique my interest, into a lovely hard-bound… Read more
Letter & Note Writing
who would you write to
Recently, I read about several ongoing projects in the UK, each of which with the intention of reviving and promoting the writing of letters. In one of those events, the attendees were asked who they would write a letter to,… Read more
Letter & Note Writing
breathings of a heart
“Try it! The next time you want to catch up with a friend, surprise them by sending them your thoughts on paper!” An excellent article especially if you’d like some ideas on getting started writing a letter. Writing a letter… Read more
Letter & Note Writing
write a letter
Anyone who knows me, knows I’m an advocate for writing letters. In fact, I don’t care if it’s typed — though it’s a more fulfilling experience to write by hand. But if typing is your thing, then just do it…. Read more
A Story, Letter & Note Writing
I write letters to touch someone else’s heart
Writing letters is really telling little stories of our life. They are little stories we share with whoever is on the receiving end. And what a gift a handwritten letter is for anyone to receive. With all the personal distancing restrictions… Read more
A Story, Letter & Note Writing
hand written letters
Instead of buying gifts, what could we ‘give’ someone that is meaningful [to you and to them] and not some trite item we buy at a store? The other day on one of my favourite CBC Radio programs, Now… Read more
A Little Beauty, A Story, Letter & Note Writing
letters we leave behind
How long has it been since you received a handwritten letter? Better still, how long since you sat down and wrote to someone you care about? Ernest Hemingway made a great comment about writing letters. He had said, “… it’s… Read more
