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Friday, 13 March 2020

Letters


I love getting letters!  And I enjoy writing letters too.  Letters aren't just about the words we write, they're something of the essence of the person, something which they've taken trouble over.  Our handwriting is highly individual and to see a friend's offering on the mat is one of the great pleasures of life.


I’ve just written to a dear friend of mine, Doreen.  Doreen and I have been friends for around forty years.  She even reads this blog so now she knows there’s a treat in the post for her.  I’m staying away from people for the moment while this wretched virus is around.  Maybe you are doing the same.  It can get a bit lonely though.  I’m glad of phone calls and e mails but letters will be a great help.

So I’ve been wondering if the idea of exchanging letters appeals to you, Dear Reader.  If so, I’m happy to facilitate a swap.  If you want to join in put a comment below letting me know if you want a swap in your own country or whether you’re happy to send your letter overseas.  I will need your e mail address so I can let you know who your exchange is.  My own e mail address is on my profile page if you'd prefer to use that.

I’ll keep the swap open until 27th March (that’s two weeks today) and won’t organise the exchanges until then.

Update  I will acknowledge all e mails that I receive.

16 comments:

  1. I like your idea and will send you an email.

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  2. Neat idea. I will send you an email.

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  3. Me too. I enjoyed the one we did 5 years ago.

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    1. Thanks, Marcia. I've got your email and you're on my list.

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  5. A lovely idea! Do you still have my email?

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  6. I would love to exchange letters. My email is on my blog.

    God bless.

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  7. I've got visions of you all sneaking out under cover of darkness to the Post Box then scurrying back home before you are discovered!!!
    I'm staying away from people too, have been for a while. My Tesco deliveries have enabled me to avoid supermarkets, but now I find it more difficult to book a delivery slot as people panic and flock for home deliveries. I have 2 deliveries booked - on the 20th and 31st March - but goodness knows how much of my order will be delivered.

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  8. I would love to do this
    c_h_h22@outlook.com

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  9. Hello Mary,
    I read about this on Elizabeth's blog Small Moments. We have been friends since I started blogging ten years ago and I've joined in her swaps from time to time.
    I would love to take part and will send you an email.
    Many thans
    Shane

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