I’m intrigued by the idea of resending cards. The darn things always hang around like they’re looking for a job, why not give them one? Maybe repurpose EVERY one of them?
Lovely. I don't handwrite anymore due to an essential tremor. I joke that I should have been a doctor. My prescriptions would have been the best of the messy handwriting cliches.
I love this so much! Such a beautiful, brave invitation... I'm now tearing up, channeling my dead Gramma Goldie who never failed to send me flowery cards for birthdays, holidays, and "just thinking of you" days. She wanted to be a poet, and her (frustrated) longings showed up in her long, looping handwriting. Hallmark should put her in their 'hall-mark' of fame.
Expect a card from Colorado! (with a copy of page one of a handwritten letter my mom sent me in 1991.) I attended a bicycle rally in New Hampshire in 1980-something. One day we biked into Maine and along the coast. Beautiful.
It’s 12:40am over here in Australia and a bitterly cold wind is howling around the house. The rose bushes are creaking and groaning and scraping, so I’m taking refuge in SubStack, catching up (now caught up! Yay!) Enjoy your wonderful summer, write what appeals, we’ll all enjoy whatever you gift us with. Thanks so much for another lovely read. Sending heaps of hugs and best wishes. 🤗🤗
I actually am much more likely to read a short post. I gravitate towards ones that are focused and inspire me to either think differently about the topic at hand or take action on its core message.
Same here. Sometimes long posts or round-up type newsletters are hard for me to engage with. If a writer wants to call 4 topics and 22 links to my attention, my (fading, admittedly) “good student syndrome” wants me to read all of it before I comment.
Those handwritten notes are lovely, Debbie! What a beautiful testament to the connections and community you’re nourishing here.
I appreciate receiving shorter posts so long as they are thoughtful (not just sending something to send something) and aren’t daily (I’m not into super-frequent emails). But I also understand if writers want to take a week or two off. One excellent writer I subscribe to only publishes about once a month, and that works too!
I struggle with short posts. That's exactly why I took a break. Truthfully I don't particularly like reading short posts unless they pack a wallop inside the read.
The old fashioned mail idea was great, now I must find the right card to send you. :) And I'm excited to connect with someone in Maine! I visited a couple years ago and loved it, probably my new favorite state in the US.
Patti, I also had a powerful urge to “pause” earlier this spring. I wrote about it but didn’t stop publishing (!). So I decided to be more intentional this summer about taking the pressure off and not trying to publish an in-depth essay every week.
I start back up next week. I love writing so much that I feel lost without it. I'll follow suit and do the same as you. Writing short pieces hasn't been my style, but then again as a new writer I'm not sure what my style is yet!
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I’m intrigued by the idea of resending cards. The darn things always hang around like they’re looking for a job, why not give them one? Maybe repurpose EVERY one of them?
Tim, love this. go for it! send me one!! I added my postal address to the end of this post.
This is such a cool idea
I started sending my daughter the cards I sent to my mom, who sent them back to me:) Our circle of cards is very entertaining:)
I LOVE this idea, Lisa! Such a cool project- like time travel for good vibes.
Exactly!
Lovely. I don't handwrite anymore due to an essential tremor. I joke that I should have been a doctor. My prescriptions would have been the best of the messy handwriting cliches.
Carissa, ha ha you and my husband! Indecipherable scrawls still convey a lot…
ET’s unite. 👊
BRAVE ASK: SNAIL MAIL
I love this so much! Such a beautiful, brave invitation... I'm now tearing up, channeling my dead Gramma Goldie who never failed to send me flowery cards for birthdays, holidays, and "just thinking of you" days. She wanted to be a poet, and her (frustrated) longings showed up in her long, looping handwriting. Hallmark should put her in their 'hall-mark' of fame.
Expect a card from Colorado! (with a copy of page one of a handwritten letter my mom sent me in 1991.) I attended a bicycle rally in New Hampshire in 1980-something. One day we biked into Maine and along the coast. Beautiful.
Jean, that letter from your mom sounds amazing (can’t wait!). Thank you for becoming a paid subscriber — it means the world.
OMG I LOVE handwritten letters! I would love to write something and send it over to you!
Sarah, please do! I’m waiting…
It’s 12:40am over here in Australia and a bitterly cold wind is howling around the house. The rose bushes are creaking and groaning and scraping, so I’m taking refuge in SubStack, catching up (now caught up! Yay!) Enjoy your wonderful summer, write what appeals, we’ll all enjoy whatever you gift us with. Thanks so much for another lovely read. Sending heaps of hugs and best wishes. 🤗🤗
Beth, looove your description of a winter day. I always want to add "except for Down Under" when I talk about summer... maybe I should?!
I’ll be making you jealous with my hot summer days when you are shivering in your snowy winters. It all balances out. 😃
I actually am much more likely to read a short post. I gravitate towards ones that are focused and inspire me to either think differently about the topic at hand or take action on its core message.
Elizabeth, this is a perfect tip for a short post, thanks.
Thank you for the discount offer! I’ve just upgraded!
Same here. Sometimes long posts or round-up type newsletters are hard for me to engage with. If a writer wants to call 4 topics and 22 links to my attention, my (fading, admittedly) “good student syndrome” wants me to read all of it before I comment.
Those handwritten notes are lovely, Debbie! What a beautiful testament to the connections and community you’re nourishing here.
I appreciate receiving shorter posts so long as they are thoughtful (not just sending something to send something) and aren’t daily (I’m not into super-frequent emails). But I also understand if writers want to take a week or two off. One excellent writer I subscribe to only publishes about once a month, and that works too!
Dana, knowing that you’re writing this from Thailand (when I’m on the coast of Maine) makes me smile.
I struggle with short posts. That's exactly why I took a break. Truthfully I don't particularly like reading short posts unless they pack a wallop inside the read.
The old fashioned mail idea was great, now I must find the right card to send you. :) And I'm excited to connect with someone in Maine! I visited a couple years ago and loved it, probably my new favorite state in the US.
Patti, I also had a powerful urge to “pause” earlier this spring. I wrote about it but didn’t stop publishing (!). So I decided to be more intentional this summer about taking the pressure off and not trying to publish an in-depth essay every week.
I start back up next week. I love writing so much that I feel lost without it. I'll follow suit and do the same as you. Writing short pieces hasn't been my style, but then again as a new writer I'm not sure what my style is yet!
I’ll be interested to follow what you do in a short post!
You mentioned one thing. I'll focus on that and see where it goes. I have a couple ideas to get started with, for sure.
Reusing cards is a great idea!
Love it. Thank you❣️
I wish I had participated! I love old fashioned mail and always paint my own cards. Your tips here are great too😍
Trevy, fire away! It’s not too late. I forgot to include my address in this post:
Debbie Weil
P.O. Box 786
Stonington, ME 04681
USA