![]() I received a wonderful surprise in the mail. My friend, Mr. Murphy, has given me a book! Writing Letters with Pen & Ink by Edward St Paige is a small book full of big ideas. Every page contains not only the authors own words but also pictures and quotes. Among the pictures are fountain pens, postage stamps, black and white illustrations, and even fine art. I first looked through the book casually, taking in the pictures and enjoying a few quotes. Now I am about the task (the very pleasant task) of reading through each page. This is a very enjoyable read and one I think readers of this blog would appreciate. I will leave you with a quote that struck a chord with me, and I believe, will with you also. It describes beautifully why we take the trouble to write letters by hand. "We are in the luxurious position which or forbearers were not, of being able to choose from among the thousands of activities that machines do for us, the few that we would enjoy doing for ourselves, and to take them back because we enjoy performing them. For me, writing letters by hand, with ink, on paper, is one of them." Thank you, Mr. Murphy, you have delighted me greatly. Your gift will provide me much enjoyment; I am certain of it. As my teenage daughter told me, "You have the best pen pals!"
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