Welcome letter writing enthusiasts and those new and/or rediscovering the joys of letter writing. We celebrate letter writing here!
Whether the topic focuses on buying your first fountain pen, downloading a printable for jotting down a few whimsical sentiments, sending a post card, dusting off your typewriter, the joys of selecting vintage or new postage to our envelope cachets, adding to our stationery stash, or simply hand-writing a letter – it’s all fun and part of the journey with a blog post by Helen Rittersporn.
Here you will find ongoing encouragement to regularly carve out a few precious moments to connect with others via “old” styles of correspondence, specifically in letter writing.
The Ralph Ellison Stamp is a 3-ounce stamp from 2014; part of the USPS Literary Arts Series stamps. U.S. #4866 He is the author of Invisible Man, published in 1952. His novel Juneteenth was published after his death in 1999. He was 80 years
Helen’s typewriter collection continues to expand since first blogging here over five years ago. At the time I only had one typewriter, and now I am up to seven. My first typewriter, which I have had since the mid-1980’s is the Olivetti Lettera 22.
The YeesanLoh Retro Objects Viewmaster Notecard is one of several designs in the collection. With Father’s Day fast approaching, I’m recalling viewing discs of color images on an old View-Master, long gone decades ago. Today’s daily blog post is one where truly I’m including
The title of Carbon Paper Typing Creativity sums it up best. It is especially so when reading what follows in between the parentheses: (while waiting on typewriter ribbon to arrive). Over the weekend, my “new” Royal Custom typewriter arrived. Immediately I ordered a typewriter
Rocket J Squirrel & Writing Monday Encouraging Letters is how we are kicking off the third week of June 2020. If you have not had your first cup of coffee, hot tea, and/or diet coke yet, it may be too early for recalling just
It is wonderful seeing the Postal Service tomorrow is issuing US Flag Stamped Envelopes First Day Covers for both WAG and PSA styles – in addition to the US Flag Stamped Envelopes that will be available for ordering. US Flag Forever First Day Cover
The Yellow Bird Card Studio Camping Note Cards Set is perfect timing for this Saturday blog post. YellowBirdCardStudio Camping Note Cards on Etsy Before beginning, this reminder the new Enjoy the Great Outdoors stamp debuts today. It is available for ordering at the USPS
The Puppies Waiting For Mail Rubber Stamp is a great gift-giving idea for upcoming Father’s Day weekend, on next Sunday. In addition, we have some fun with a look back at a Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show with Singing Dog Contest! Puppies Waiting For Mail
