finding something other than bills or junk mail. I know I do. Email is great for quick communication and I wouldn't want to go back to not having it, but there is nothing like receiving a letter, a birthday or greeting card or a postcard by mail.
Postcrossing is an online site you can join to send and receive postcards from all over the world. After signing up, you are given up to 5 names and addresses to mail your first cards to. When those cards are received and registered on the site, your address will be given to a random Postcrosser who will then mail you a card. It's as easy as send a card/receive a card.
International postage is .98 and the postcard rate in the USA is .27. Postcards can be bought at a variety of places....local tourist spots, museums, bookstores, even in Wal-Mart.
postcards I've sent
postcards I've receivedI've you are interested in receiving interesting snail mail on a regular basis please check out Postcrossing.
ps....I'm using a web-site one of my sons is developing to make my collages. As soon as he works out all the bugs I will post the address. His goal is to make the site super easy to use.
ps....I'm using a web-site one of my sons is developing to make my collages. As soon as he works out all the bugs I will post the address. His goal is to make the site super easy to use.
Can't wait to use that site when it's ready! fun!
ReplyDeleteAt least two members of a yahoo group that I belong to are involved in Postcrossing. It sounds fun. I like your collages.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to tell you how much I love your new layout!...Love the background!
ReplyDeleteI've been making mosaics with Picasa which is very easy but limited...can't wait to check out your son's new site...
Lovely collages and a lovely sentiment; I agree with you, even in today's world with emails and text messaging, the best thing I know is to receive handwritten cards and letters.;)
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I like the new look of your blog. I also like snail mail. What fun.
ReplyDeleteVery cool ...
ReplyDeleteA post card exchange looks like fun! I just assigned a pen pal in the UK so I'm looking forward to corresponding with her.
ReplyDeleteI use Picasa for collages but I'd love to try a new program to get different results, Stevie, so I'm looking forward to using your son's program!
Great post...good luck to your son!
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The web site your son is setting up should be interesting for many of us.
ReplyDeleteAnd the "card" idea--isn't that spectacular? If I didn't spend 26 hours a day on the computer......
(Wife say 26 hours--she does not realize I spent 30 minutes of that doing bathroom stuff. Hmph!)
Glad to see ya!