Handwriting is an art.
It is becoming a lost art.
When was the last time you received a handwritten letter?
That sensation of carefully opening an envelope addressed to you.
What kind of stamp was used to send it?
Unfolding the paper inside.
Perhaps it's parchment or pale blue with the faint scent of the person who composed it.
Letters from a grandmother.
A daughter or son.
Letters from someone stationed somewhere far away in the military.
A love letter stained with tears.
Lipstick kisses on the back of an envelope.
Little hearts or o's, to dot the is.
Along with a hand written letter come clues of the personality of the person who sent it.
Our handwriting reveals a lot about who we are.
Are the letters cursive or block print?
The depth of the impression left by the pen can tell you the persons mood while writing.
We can't tell any of these things in e-mails or texts.
Yes, now we can Skype and email and text and that's all great!
Instant communication has definite advantages.
But perhaps we should not be in such a hurry to forget the power of handwritten letters delivered
through the mail...at least while the mail still exists.
A hand written letter can be a powerful thing.
So grab a pen and some paper, write a letter.
If you're feeling really bold write one to your Senator or your congressman, you can even write one to Donald Trump (although, I hear he doesn't read much).
Write someone a letter.
Even if you never send it.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Noodle and crew
I miss handwritten letters. I still have ones people sent to me in college 35 yrs ago. XO
ReplyDeleteYes, it's been a long, long time since I've received or send a handwritten letter.
ReplyDeleteLovely idea
ReplyDeleteI recently got a letter from a friend listing why she was grateful to have me in her life. It was a wonderful thing to receive. Lee and Phod's Lady
ReplyDeleteBellaSita Mum still writess cardss an once inn a while an ackshual letter Noodle Cat. Shee missess gettin REEL mail two ;)
ReplyDeleteWee love yore 'over THE shoulder ' Selfie!
***purrss*** BellaDahrma an (((hugss))) BellaSita Mum
Real mail has a magic all its own. Beautifully written Noodle.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I put your photo on the hop, as for some reason it didn't show up. I do continue to send cards and letters; though, with postage being more than 70 cents in the U.S. and $1.65 for international, it is hard to rationalize it. And cursive is no longer even being taught in the schools, which is mind-boggling to me. The world has certainly changed in my lifetime and not for the better. Such a shame. Write to Trump. NEVER. What a waste of time that would be, as you are well aware. Thanks for hopping. Janet and Kitties Blue
ReplyDeleteTrue words, sadly the art of writing, like eating properly with knife and fork and spoon in correct usage, seems to be dying out. Oh for the good old days and a reliable postal service and nice people.
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