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 that are often complimented with beautiful … [Read more...]
As I've mentioned before, Etsy is a wonderful place to discover handmade and unique items. I like knowing I'm purchasing something that can't be found in every department store or is run of the mill. What I also love about Etsy is the chance to run across something that isn't necessary meant for one thing, but can be easily converted to another. These little accordion books … [Read more...]
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 when my teacher announced to the class that we were getting penpals from another … [Read more...]
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 already contain the wisdom I wish I had so many years ago. When I observe my … [Read more...]
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 much they enjoy getting something tangible in the mail. A small … [Read more...]