Handwritten Expression

The Letters of Vincent van Gogh

A Letter by Vincent As much as I enjoy writing letters and sending them outbound on the back of the slow snail, I equally enjoy reading letters, collecting letters and studying the art of other peoples written expression. Vincent Van Gogh and his collection of letters is right up my alley. In a voyeuristic tone, we can all enjoy his written letters... [Read more of this review]

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Letters Sealed With a Stamp

 Philately: The collection and study of postage stamps and other postal materials. ~For The Love Of Stamps~ Of all the things I could fall under, I don’t believe philately is one of them, however, I do love stamps. I patiently wait for the United States Post Office to release stamps that will compliment the outside of my envelopes in color, mood,... [Read more of this review]

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Heritage Letters: First Letter for my Daughters

Dearest Daughters, Every month I make a trip to the attic in our home and add all the letters I’ve written you both for the past month to your individual chests. A ritual I’ve maintained since you both were tiny little souls.Yesterday I made my way up there with a fistful of written memories, moments and words captured in letter form for the both... [Read more of this review]

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Writing The Thank You Letter: Any Type Will Do

~This Thank You set is $5.95~ Meandering around the Google landscape seeking those and that, which circle around writing, letters, stationery and journals, I’ve noticed a general ‘question’ out there. It goes a bit like this, “how to write a thank you note” or “should I write a thank you note” or even…”can... [Read more of this review]

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Dear PenPal: Lessons in Letter Writing

~A Mailbox always welcomes a Letter~ The first penpal I ever had was a colossal disappointment. I don’t know how old I was when I first desired a ‘penpal’ but I know I was a youngster. Since my Mother had forbidden me from writing the State Inmates who advertised in the classified ads, I was desperate to write someone…anyone…So... [Read more of this review]

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Heritage Letters: Leaving A Legacy

~Heritage Letters~ I read once that the written word is the most precious of all relics…I tend to agree. Writing has the potential to be a lasting sentimental treasure you gift your future generations. A true relic of ones past. I’m a bit of a sentimental fool (ok, overly sentimental) so I cherish each little letter, note, card or written... [Read more of this review]

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Dear Diary Dates: Lessons in Journal Writing

~Always Date anything Handwritten~ Looking back over my writing life, I can see stages where my personal evolution of style, purpose and attention in all things I’ve wrote shifted. I hesitate to claim the simple act of aging has been the stepping stone to my writing maturity because I’ve come across people far younger than myself who... [Read more of this review]

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Stationery With Movement

~ Sealed with a Stamp ~ There is nothing stationary about stationery. We purchase it with care and intention. We place our words and thoughts upon it’s black space and then lovingly seal it up and send it away for others to enjoy. In my opinion, that is movement with profound impact. I’ve never met a person that didn’t exclaim how... [Read more of this review]

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Journals are Binding

~ Start with a Good Binding ~ Journals are the backbone of a personal history. Nothing says individual experience more than, Dear Diary, backed up by writing that pours from the mind and heart. I have journals for every need. Random thoughts, sketches, poetry, stories, day to day meanderings and simple observations to name a few. No matter how many... [Read more of this review]

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Writing From Both Sides

~ Writing By Hand ~ Every Website must have a beginning and I’ll make this entry simple. Writing by hand is the black and white premise of Patrons of The Pen. Maybe it’s contradictory to write about handwriting via a computer…out on the Internet, but I believe the two can meld together. I know I’m not the only one who has surfed... [Read more of this review]

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