Comments on: Snail Mail: A Lost Art

By: Bobi

Bobi — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:36:31 +0000

Those envelopes are very pretty but the position of the graphics will interfere with the barcode the postal service prints on the envelope and uses to deliver the mail. They will apply a sticky strip over the graphics so their equipment can read it and send it to the correct address. The problem here is those strips frequently come loose and adhere to other mail and your pretty envelope may be delayed or even lost. The postal service discourages graphics on the lower portion of envelopes which is why you don’t commonly see them offered for sale anymore.

By: Jan

Jan — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:32:35 +0000

Kelly, I am so excited you are creating this series. I totally agree with you! Sending cards causes creativity in me and slows me down. I think of it as a meaningful way to show grandchildren, children and friends how much they mean to me. Sending a thank you says you took the time and how much you appreciated the gift, thought or gesture. Can’t wait!

By: Janet

Janet — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:16:55 +0000

You are so right! An actual card or letter is SOOO exciting to find in my mailbox! Excited for this series! Now to order some stamps and get ready!

By: Susan Gorges

Susan Gorges — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:10:49 +0000

This is so much fun. I have two pen pals, one a cousin I reconnected with around my 70th birthday. I has been amazing to see how much our families are alike. The second pen pal I reconnected with at my 50th high school reunion. It is just a geat gift to get real letters or postcards from these two.

When I can, I send hand written cards to my children and grands, and they live right next door on our farm. I think they need to know how much I love them with written words.