On Sunday, I sat down and wrote out letters and postcards for the week.
I have since received 2 letters myself: one from the lovely Andrea, a postcard bearing a wonderful Jane Hirshfield poem, and a notecard from the lovely Margo, with some thoughts on the process of writing letters for this challenge.
I even made a couple Valentines:
(yes, that is an ironic Ronald Reagan stamp you see. Donna saw them at the post office and couldn’t resist.)
So far I am enjoying the month. The act of writing letters makes me pause to think carefully about what I want to say. I’m also trying to include other items, like the Valentines, a few photographs, which is causing me to think about what my recipients might enjoy.
It’s an intimate exercise.
I received my letter yesterday. Thank you! That single exclamation point doesn’t wholly convey my sense of excitement. I especially loved the photo of the river and the red car (which is a hot-rodded 1934 Ford) which explains why you were there and how you got the shot.
Thanks again!
Thank you for the mention, Rachel! I like your description of the exercise as intimate. Perfect. I am a lazy communicator, but am enjoying myself enough that I may make February my official letter writing month. If I plan ahead and know whom I shall write and collect items along the way [yes, I start shopping for Christmas in January], I can see this happening.
Enjoy the rest of the month,
m
I’m happy you enjoyed the poem, Rachel! And thanks so much for the mention. Your handmade Valentines look awesome! Hope you all enjoy the day!