Easter Greetings Bring Joy I’m going to suggest doing something that for most of us may seem quite radical. While there is still time, run out and buy a bunch of Easter cards, write a personal note inside, put a stamp on the envelope and actually mail it to someone.
You will need a pen. That’s the stick-like thing with a point on the end. When you drag it across a piece of paper, it makes a mark. You will also need stamps (the little square things that go on the upper corner of envelopes), which can be purchased at most grocery stores.
In this age of electronics, the art of letter writing is almost forgotten. But nothing can be compared to the joy and pleasure of finding a real letter or card in your mailbox. Take the time to go through your address book and make a list of all the people who would enjoy receiving a card, and bless them with a wonderful surprise this Easter.
I’m headed off to the Dollar Store to replenish my stash of cards and tomorrow after Mass I will make some tea, hunker down at the dining room table and make out my cards. Some will have a separate letter folded up inside and some, like for people I see often, will just have a note telling them how much they are appreciated.
If you are like so many people today who don’t often receive handwritten notes or letters, send me your address and I will send you a card with a personal note.
Thanks to Main Street Pens for the picture of the beautiful pen. Ron Zorn and his beautiful wife Robyn did some work on my Mom’s old Sheaffer fountain pen. They have some lovely pens for sale (I have my eye on another Sheaffer), if you like the idea of having a quality fountain pen. For inspiration, you can’t do any better than Alexandra Stoddard’s book; Gift of a Letter: Giving the Gift of Ourselves-- Add Richness and Grace to Your Life Through the Art of Letter Writing.
You will need a pen. That’s the stick-like thing with a point on the end. When you drag it across a piece of paper, it makes a mark. You will also need stamps (the little square things that go on the upper corner of envelopes), which can be purchased at most grocery stores.
In this age of electronics, the art of letter writing is almost forgotten. But nothing can be compared to the joy and pleasure of finding a real letter or card in your mailbox. Take the time to go through your address book and make a list of all the people who would enjoy receiving a card, and bless them with a wonderful surprise this Easter.
I’m headed off to the Dollar Store to replenish my stash of cards and tomorrow after Mass I will make some tea, hunker down at the dining room table and make out my cards. Some will have a separate letter folded up inside and some, like for people I see often, will just have a note telling them how much they are appreciated.
If you are like so many people today who don’t often receive handwritten notes or letters, send me your address and I will send you a card with a personal note.
Thanks to Main Street Pens for the picture of the beautiful pen. Ron Zorn and his beautiful wife Robyn did some work on my Mom’s old Sheaffer fountain pen. They have some lovely pens for sale (I have my eye on another Sheaffer), if you like the idea of having a quality fountain pen. For inspiration, you can’t do any better than Alexandra Stoddard’s book; Gift of a Letter: Giving the Gift of Ourselves-- Add Richness and Grace to Your Life Through the Art of Letter Writing.
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