My mom recently gave me a stack of old cards that she cleaned out of her stash. What a cool find! Not only do they have a very cool 1980's vibe, but I love the variety of reasons people used to send cards. I mean, "Happy Thanksgiving"? Do people still send cards at Thanksgiving? I love it! These cards have inspired me to start sending more "real mail." I so vividly remember the days before email. When I would write a four page letter on college ruled notebook paper, send it off, and start counting down the days until I might receive a reply. Checking the mail each day was an adventure. Now all I get is bills, Blockbuster movies and the Buyer's Guide. The occasional baby shower invitation sometimes slips its way in there which is like a little treat. I think it says a lot when a person sits down and actually hand writes a note of thanks or encouragement. Don't get me wrong, I love a full email inbox, but I also am nostalgic for the way we used to communicate. So you never know when you might get a "Happy Thanksgiving" card from me in the mail! Tuesday, August 5, 2008
The Days Before Email
My mom recently gave me a stack of old cards that she cleaned out of her stash. What a cool find! Not only do they have a very cool 1980's vibe, but I love the variety of reasons people used to send cards. I mean, "Happy Thanksgiving"? Do people still send cards at Thanksgiving? I love it! These cards have inspired me to start sending more "real mail." I so vividly remember the days before email. When I would write a four page letter on college ruled notebook paper, send it off, and start counting down the days until I might receive a reply. Checking the mail each day was an adventure. Now all I get is bills, Blockbuster movies and the Buyer's Guide. The occasional baby shower invitation sometimes slips its way in there which is like a little treat. I think it says a lot when a person sits down and actually hand writes a note of thanks or encouragement. Don't get me wrong, I love a full email inbox, but I also am nostalgic for the way we used to communicate. So you never know when you might get a "Happy Thanksgiving" card from me in the mail! 
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My grandma send cards like these to my boys all the time and they love it! Who doesn't like real mail!?
LOOOOVE IT. I used to send postcards when I lived in NYC, I should get back into that... I love love love handwritten notes, even if they are only one sentence long.
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