Is there a letter awaiting your reply? Read what William Shenstone, an 18th Century English poet, had to say about answering letters you have received:
The best time to frame an answer to the letters of a friend, is the moment you receive them. Then the warmth of friendship, and the intelligence received, most forcibly cooperate.
But then, I worry that the person will be a bit put-out, at getting so quick a reply. Might they feel pressure to send their reply back too quickly, for their personal preferences?
Interesting topic, this. Me'thinks I feel the inspiration for a post, coming on. :-)
Oh Lord, I wish I could do this. I have a lot of letters in my pile... but I'm about to go write some!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard, when you receive multiple letters a day... (but it's a great problem to have!)
Oh yes, I agree.
ReplyDeleteBut then, I worry that the person will be a bit put-out, at getting so quick a reply. Might they feel pressure to send their reply back too quickly, for their personal preferences?
Interesting topic, this. Me'thinks I feel the inspiration for a post, coming on. :-)
Aunt Amelia
"Dear you," blog
I did take your idea, and ran with it. And of course, linked back to your blog!
ReplyDeleteMy entry is here.
Aunt Amelia
Dear you,
I agree, most of the time! :) Also that I'll either respond immediately or in three weeks. I'd rather immediately.
ReplyDeleteHow true!
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