the letter I can't read

the letter I can't read, originally uploaded by {studiobeerhorst}-bbmarie.

I love getting letters and I even like writing letters. I like the delay of putting a letter in the mail box and then two months latter getting a reply maybe. Every thing else seems so instant with the i phone and email and a telephone call... It feels healthy to be made to wait a long time for a reply. I also enjoy the physicality of opening a letter and the potential for little things to fall out on the table, like a dried flower or a Polaroid or maybe a little drawing. Some times a letter may even carry a scent from a smudge of oil. With this post I have decided to begin to send letters again. The winter season is good for letter writing and savory soups.

Comments

[Susan]

I'm joining you (in the letter writing.) A wonderful resolution!

I just re-read all the Little House books, made me think of how much people used to anticipate letters, wait for them, savor them.

[Ann]

We loved getting the card you sent us recently. It does feel special - of course it was a beautiful card. We will stop by soon.

[Jane]

I agree 100% letter writing is fast becoming a lost art.
I used to correspond with an Irish artist when I first got into mailart in the 80's ans it was ajoy to open his letters as all kinds of treasures would drop out, some intended but not all!
I loved sending him pictorial letters, and lots of decorated envelopes with pressed flowers....ah bliss.