A few days ago I received a letter from my grandmother. No, not an email or a text message–a good old-fashioned, hand-written correspondence sent via snail mail. The only mail I receive outside of my virtual mailbox are bill notices. So it’s nice to receive a real letter every once in a while. I love email for ridding us of the distance barrier and allowing for instant communication. But sometimes I just miss having that tangible note to feel, to smell (I could smell the scent of my grandmother), and to notice the intricacies of the handwriting. Letters saved create nostalgia when you pull them back out to reminisce. Can you really feel nostalgic from an email? They’re so impersonal. It feels special to know there’s still someone out there with whom I can chat via snail mail.
*By the way, my grandmother is almost 90-years old…a serious elder.
I know what you mean about hand written snail mails… They’re great! And personal! My maternal grandmother used to write long letters and I still miss her so much. Savor the relationship! PS: very cute picture!
Greetings
Ishtar
What a lovely picture- that is so sweet that she still writes you letters!
Thanks Ishtar and Yolanda.
Granny is doing it! SHe looks great!!!!! so sweet…
I LOVE snail mail. I never receive them but, I always send them randomly to people that will least expect it.
I always write on the back of the envelope:
Doesn’t it feel great knowing this isn’t a bill. LOL
My mother in law cracks up when she gets it!
@tanyetta
Yeah, my grandmother walks a mile every morning. I called her the other day and asked her how old she was, but she wouldn’t tell me (I know it’s like 88 or 89). She said she would tell me when I come visit for her birthday in Sept.