Letter #242 -- Neither Rain Nor Snow

According to some sources, Sept. 7 is "Neither Rain Nor Snow Day," in celebration of the New York Post Office in 1914. The building is known for its inscription of the saying:

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.

 The Holiday Insights website explains that it is not the motto of the the U.S. Postal Service, which, apparently, doesn't have a motto or creed. However, the inscription is similar to the Pony Express motto.

In honor of "Neither Rain Nor Snow Day" next week, write a letter to your mail carrier. Thank him or her for all they do, for delivering the abundance of mail you receive, for taking away the stacks and stacks of letters you send out.

Letter writing topic for Aug. 30, 2010