Letter #28

Letter writing topic for January 28, 2010:

Today, write a letter to your daughter (or someone who is like a daughter to you). Tell her how much she means to you, tell her how much it means to you to be her mother. Try not to nag or reprimand. Just let it be a supportive letter that she'll cherish.

The Postman

Here's an interesting quote about letters:

"Look at that little bundle of letters grasped by the Postman. Who shall guess the histories that are there! – histories more deep, more touching, than many on the shelves of libraries..."
By Douglas Jerrold in "Punch's Complete Letter Writer and Sketches of the English," written in London in  1853

Read more here.

Letter #27

Letter writing topic for January 27, 2010:

Today, where I am, it's a gray, chilly winter day, even though the forecast I checked early this morning said sunny with only a 20 percent chance of rain this evening. Is it a cold winter day where you are? If so, write a sunny letter to someone. Write about a summer-time memory you have or even about how, today, the sun is peeking through the clouds, creating a warm spot on the floor that the cat has found.

Ah, but maybe your weather is hot and sunny today? If you're writing to those of us in the depths of winter, send someone a sunny note. If your letter recipient is likewise in a warmer climate, try writing a nice cooling letter, describing a snowball fight or maybe remembering how the ice crystals land on the window, creating a lacy curtain that sparkles in the winter sun.

Letter #26

Letter writing topic for January 26, 2010:

According to several sources out there on the Internet, inlcuding www.merriam-webster.com, today is National Speak Up and Succeed Day. Now, I have no idea who came up with the "day," but it sparks an idea for a letter writing topic. Today, write a letter about something you need to speak up about. It doesn't have to be negative. Maybe you need to "speak up" and tell the world about a friend of yours who does a lot for the community but is rarely recognized...write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper speaking up about his/her contributions. Maybe your regular grocery store recently stopped carrying your favorite soup...write a letter speaking up about why you like that soup and asking the manager to start stocking it again.Think about it; is there something you need to "speak up" about today?

Happy letter writing!

Giveaway at Goodnight Little Spoon

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Letter #25

Letter writing topic for January 25, 2010:

Today, write a Valentine letter or two or three. I know it's a little early, but if you want to get your Valentines postmarked with special postmarks from places like Valentine, Nebraska, or Romance, Arkansas, you'll need to get them mailed early.

How do you do such a thing? Well, you write your letters, put them into the envelopes, address and stamp the envelopes and then put the envelopes in a big envelope addressed to the Postmaster of the town whose postmark you want. Write a short note indicating that you want the letters re-mailed with their special postmark. If you prefer that they be mailed on a certain day, ask for that, but policies may vary from post office to post office.

There are many towns with Valentine-oriented names. Do a search on the Internet for some ideas. Here are a couple of links to get you started: USPS and Holidash.

Letter #24

Letter writing topic for January 24, 2010:

Today, write a letter to your grandparents. You know they'd love to hear from you. Tell them what you've been up to, what your plans are, etc.

If that's not an option for you, just write a letter to someone else you love.