Mailbox Happiness

Oh LetterMo, you've been fun,
I've met many new people during this run.
Will connections last beyond the month, I'm not sure
but writing is easier now and I feel more secure.

I've really enjoyed LetterMo this year, it's be fun and challenging for me.  My first letters started out as more of a statisical roadmap of myself and my interests and evolved to just being me.  If I were to write you a letter this morning, it would more than likely start like this:

Hello,

When I arrived at a conscious state this morning, cold air was the first thing I noticed, reminding me that I forgot to turn on the heat last night.  Staying in bed was my first choice but my sweet little pup Primrose was just happy I was awake and she wanted to start the day.  I managed to drag myself out of the snuggly warmth of my bed and headed straight for the heater...turned it on!  Next stop, kitchen for hot tea and breakfast for Prim.  She's so happy in the morning's she literally bounces sideways, really a cute sight to see. 

No more pressure to write a certain way or try to be interesting enough, I just write and hope it's received well on the other side.

Has your writing changed during LetterMo?  Did you start out one way and end up another?  Are you more comfortable now?  Do you think the connections you've made will last beyond February?

Lovely mail arrival from the USA & Italy. 

Hello Thurdsay, you've come again!
Don't let this day go by without writing a friend.
Even though you've much to do,
writing your penpal is important too!


Penpal Letter to a wonderful penpal in Italy.


Postcards off to Malaysia & Netherlands


My Postcard Pal-Mariska from the Netherlands sent me this beautiful postcard filled with beautiful white sheep.  Love it!


Yay, this fantastic card NL-1627217 arrived from the official side (meaning not the forums) of Postcrossing, I couldn't be any happier! I always do my best to read and match profiles when sending cards and it's refreshing when others to too!


Oh how I love Forever Friends Bears by Hallmark, this postcard makes me happy and brings a smile! 

Why, oh why, doesn't Hallmark make postcards for us in the USA?  I know people would buy them and they already sell them in other parts of the world so it's not like re-inventing the wheel, ya know. 

Postcards are a small price to pay
to learn about the world
in many different ways.

Postcrossing, Swap-bot
whatever you choose
the education will be yours,
one you'll never lose.


Basilica di Saint Antonio in Padova, Italy
This postcard view of the Basilica shows the the renowned equestrian monument, a bronze masterpiece by Donatello (1453), which uses, for the first time in modern history, the ancient theme of the equestrian monument. Funereal symbols, engraved onto the cenotaph, ensure that the memory of the unyielding leader remains vivid.
Arrived from Italy


les Ocres de Roussillon-Italy
les Ocres de Roussillon is known for it's large ochre deposits (range in colors from orange to red) in and around the village.
Arrived from Italy


Australian Wildlife-
This postcards shows wildlife clockwise from top left-Emu, Rainbow Lorikeet, Kangroo, Kookaburras
Ulysses butterfly, Little penquins, Echidna, Platypus, Koala and Crocodile
Arrived from Austrailia

Oh my, what can I say
another fantastic mail day.
Russia, Italy & USA,
pleasure & happiness
arrived today.


Victoria Kirdy and red fox. Another of her beautiful, amazing and wonderful cards for my collection!


Russia Stamps-I love these!


St. Mark's Basilica, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice, northern Italy.  Stunning beautiful, especially by night.


Italy Europa Stamp


Hermitage Cats, by Tatiana Rodionova.  I'm in love with painted, drawn or illustrated cats.


Russia Stamps-New to me Russia Stamps


Los Angeles, USA City View

It's a new week, time to start again.
Write a card or letter and send off to a friend.
An encouraging thought, a positive quote,
Your love and kindness they will surely take note.


This new heart card is wonderful for my collection, it arrived from Russia.


Russia Stamps


Trent & Mersy Canal-At it's narrowest point it's 7ft. wide and the widest is 14ft.  Not much room for error when navigating, which means my husband would never let me drive. ;)


England Stamp


Beautiful Gondolas in Venice Italy.


Italy Stamps


I was so delighted to get this Amish card.  I have a very small collection of them and this will fit just perfectly.  If anyone who reads here has any and would like to trade, please let me know.

It's always a great day when penpal letters arrive in the mailbox! 
One is from Amit in India who blogs at Postcard and Mail Corner.
The other is from my penpal at Creative Correspondents, if you're creative and over 25 you should join.  Round 3 is open now and closes on September 14. 


The sweetest cat sitting in the window.  My two cats can often be seen sitting in our windows like this.


A nightview of Padova, Italy.  Beautiful!

Two great cards to share today!


Russian Folk Kind Characters


Carl Larsson
Arrived from Italy


Italy Stamp

Mail Call...What a Haul! 

A penpal letter headed somewhere in the USA.


Incoming Mail for 3.5.12, lots of yummy goodness in that stack!



Mail, Mail, Mail...


Ana is a fantastic penpal and friend!  She sent me this very sweet gift, talk about making me feel special!  I love it!


A wonderful letter from my penpal in Italy!


A very nice note from a wonderful reader!


I'm a huge Norman Rockwell fan so imagine my delight when I found this Saturday Evening Post Postcard Book full of cards by him.

Posta Botanica Cards by Helen Buttfield are beautiful works of art, another great find.



Wild Rose Postcard by Helen Buttfield in the Posta Botanica Postcard Book.