Well, I recently read an article in which letter writing has been put on the endangered species list along with pit toilets, phone landlines, VCRs, swimming holes, honey bees and bowling alleys (among others).
They’ve listed hand-written letters as #9, but it’s interesting to read the whole list.
Now, you know what happens when something gets on an endangered list. People get nostalgic and rush out and start movements to create awareness. Can we be bold and energetic and keep letter writing alive? Can each of you influence one or two friends to write more letters? Let’s do it, let’s keep it alive.
Tags: death of letter writing, endangered species, letter writing, letters, lost art of letter writing, vanishing tradition
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I have a decorated envelope swap which is posted on this blog under ‘mail art’. I think if you used envelopes (also known as ‘envies’) that were cool looking to use as well as receive you would be more inclined to write a letter, note or thank you. Give it some thought and look me up. I would love to hear from you. Start the New Year right…. Start writing…..via snail mail.