Scribble-icious Christmas
I received a love letter for Christmas. It was not the first time I’ve been so fortunate (it’s totally a thing around here), but it was the first time that one was delivered inside a vintage post box....
View ArticleListening to Letters & the Penguin Post Office
I’ve recently discovered two letter-based podcasts and a PBS program featuring one of the world’s most unique post offices. I found them all interesting and thought you might, too. Titanic Letters –...
View ArticleMonth of Letters: Time for the Art Supplies!
Day 10 of #lettermo and going strong. Bring on the art supplies!
View ArticleMonth of Letters Success and Fun with Postcards
Whether you're trending elegant or tacky today, keep scribbling.
View ArticleList of Letters, c. 1860
"That the postmasters shall, respectively, publish, at the expiration of every three months, or oftener, when the Postmaster General shall so direct, in one of the newspapers published at or nearest...
View ArticleIn the spirit of literacy and letter writing
Books in the hands of children create readers and inspire new interests. And who among us doesn't love a good book about mail?
View ArticleTo Do: Write More Fan Mail
When I was quite small, I wrote a letter to Oscar the Grouch.* I made the editorial decision to sign my first piece of fan mail as “Grungetta” (perhaps believing that Oscar would pay more attention to...
View ArticleSeeking Collaborators: Cacti Captioning & Creative Alteration Project
If you would like to caption, doodle, collage, or otherwise take part in altering this book, please leave a comment on this post by January 1, 2016.
View ArticlePostal Present and Cati Captioning Kickoff
The slightly-dented, rusty-around-the-edges mailbox that came with the house sent many letters off into the world and welcomed quite a few to their final destination. But it reached a point where the...
View ArticleRequest: 100 cards for 100th birthday
I’m signal-boosting a request from my friend Cheryl: Miss Phoebe is turning 100 in a couple weeks. She doesn’t want a party, but she would welcome cards. If you have a few minutes, perhaps you will...
View ArticleShining with Delight: Mail Call Follow-Up
Miss Phoebe is "shining with delight" over the cards.
View ArticleA Quick Guide to USPS Postal Rates
A quick guide to USPS postal rates for your letter-writing convenience.
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