My Saturday was made by someone 6996 miles away. I received my first postcard from Taiwan (see below). It feels tangible evidence of life on the other side of the globe, a personal, hand-written note from someone that isn't just so many electrons and computer bits. I fear that as easy as it is to communicate with the entire world these days, we're actually losing the ability to communicate. We don't know how to talk, how to write an actual letter, how to convey a real thought or feeling. Sad.
But, for the first time in probably 30 years, I once again can't wait to check the mailbox every day.
That's so cool. I wonder if the post card market is declining - due to Facebook updates etc... I wonder if they'll eventually stop being made? What a shame if they do.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like something I'd like, too. What's the site?
The word "postcrossing" in my post is actually a link, but evidently a lot of people missed it, so I'll go back and fix it up right.
ReplyDeleteI make my own postcards, of course! You could have a lot of fun sending your photos around the world, Hilary.
The link is: http://www.postcrossing.com
i just read your entire blog . . . white letters on a black background . . . i am having seizures . . . but i loved it all. you have a kindred spirit in the land mass of the mitten.
ReplyDeletefugazoid... the ENTIRE blog?! Egads, you are intrepid... or maybe you just had too much caffeine. Either way, I am not responsible for your temporary blindness or obvious insanity. (Note to self: CYA - post disclamer on blog.)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, for hanging around, and for your kind words.