photo journal observing an ordinary life in a beautiful world
“What a lot we lost when we stopped writing letters. You can’t reread a phone call.” ~Liz Carpenter Handwritten letters may be a rarity but they definitely are relevant. These days everything is all about speed and convenience. Sometimes we… Read more
The world can always use a little more kindness. A smile, a thoughtful word, or a simple gesture spreads good cheer. “A good handwritten letter is a creative act, and not just because it is a visual and tactile pleasure…. Read more
If you’re a writer, or wanna-be writer you likely already know all about NaNoWriMo. That stands for National Novel Writing Month. Writers around the globe sit down at their computers or typewriters and bang out an entire novel during the… Read more
My postcards have arrived! Not only did I receive 2 more postcards from two of the participants in the swap but the postcards I ordered with my own images on them just arrived. I’m beyond thrilled at how great they… Read more
I learned something today and I learned it from a bottle of wine. At dinner this evening my husband opened a lovely bottle of Shiraz, 2008 Pillar Box Reserve. On the label it stated in part, “In an age of… Read more
Liz Carpenter’s quote is one that is near and dear to me. I used to be a prolific letter writer. It began early in life corresponding with cousins, a few of my Aunts, and several pen-pals. In later years… Read more