Friday, January 14, 2011

1/14 - The Art Of Letter Writing

Remember the days before email, text messages, and instant messaging when a letter was the means of communication?  An actual piece of paper that you could hold in your hands to feel like you had part of that person with you while you read their story, with the sound of their voice forming the words.  

I received such a letter today from my Aunt Frances.  I could actually picture her sitting at her kitchen table, looking up from her writing to catch a glimpse of what was happening outside the window.  

She told of every day events, but made them sound almost magical.  She asked me questions about my life and I know she awaits the answers in my response. 

It's been a long time since I wrote an actual letter and I'm thinking that I should make some stationery for a truly personal touch. 

Sorry to get all Andy Rooney on you, but I just had to take that nostalgic stroll.