I wrote a letter today to the lovely Anna. You'll remember her as the English lady with the elegant handwriting from the last post. ![]() Anna sent a few enclosures with her letter. One was a postcard of the River Wye. Being from central California which is hot and dry in the summer, I dream of places that are cool, wet and green. Throw in some old churches and a castle or two and to me it sounds like paradise. ![]() Also included with the letter is this quote by Liza Minnelli. We can all appreciate Ms. Minelli's lament that before long no one will have a bunch of letters from a loved one they can tie up with a blue ribbon. It seems that everyone loves to get letters but no one wants to take the time to send one. I exaggerate, of course, knowing that you, Dear Readers, write letters. And finally, the sticker on the back of the envelope says it all and has been adopted as my new motto. "A Letter is Better." Indeed it is! Thank you, Anna, for the beautiful letter. My letter to you will go out in tomorrow's mail.
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Happily, I have gotten my life back (not that I really lost it) and am again feeling normal and balanced. The kids have returned to school and I have rediscovered my comfy routine. Now to guard the CR carefully. i want to share a couple pieces of mail I received in the past few weeks. First is a post card from Paris. This is delightful. ![]() This postcard is special not because it is beautiful, though it is, but because the sender is anonymous. I can not make out the signature and no return address is given. The message simply says, "Mrs. Duffy, Just a card all the way from Paris. Have a great day. :)" JUST a card all the way from Paris. It's more like, WOW! A card all the way from Paris! Weeks later I have the same warm feelings I initially had imagining a stranger in a distant place thinking of me and sending a postcard simply for the pleasure it gives. Thank you, anonymous card sender, you have made Mrs. Duffy quite the happy lady. The stamp is also enjoyable. ![]() ![]() Next is a letter from Anna. I was especially happy to receive Anna's letter because she has commented on Letter Matters before. When I saw the sender's name I hoped is was the same Anna and indeed it was. ![]() I was immediately struck by the beauty of her handwriting. Struck or seized with jealousy; I am not certain which. Everything about this envelope is beautiful. I love this stamp. Not only do I appreciate its traditional elegance, but I have an inexplicable fondness for the Queen. Anna's easy, conversational style is delightful, and like Kathleen, whom you have already met, she included a few goodies. I'll share more about that next time. For now, it is good to be back and thank you, Readers, for your letters. |
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