tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post3198149467433147765..comments2024-03-28T14:32:11.018-04:00Comments on Ramblin' with AM: Five Reasons Why You Should Still Write Lettersbookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-75015255119999303822015-02-04T09:14:18.284-05:002015-02-04T09:14:18.284-05:00This makes me want to write a letter to someone ri...This makes me want to write a letter to someone right now! I had pen pals as a child, usually friends I met at camp during the summer. One lived in Africa so it was very cool to exchange letters with her. And I loved to decorate envelopes! Ah the memories!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339046013754121975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-30914876357508266952015-02-02T00:07:23.941-05:002015-02-02T00:07:23.941-05:00I love writing letters. Sadly no one likes reading...I love writing letters. Sadly no one likes reading them.....Penelope Potty Snooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506050791510159530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-66870882200938555292015-02-01T16:13:24.543-05:002015-02-01T16:13:24.543-05:00I so agree, Donna, there is something about writin...I so agree, Donna, there is something about writing things down that touches the creative centers of the brain. That's just my opinion. I've noticed, when I have to attend conference calls or webinars at work, I retain so much more if I take handwritten notes. bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-78460507640030278012015-02-01T16:11:20.254-05:002015-02-01T16:11:20.254-05:00Face Time is a wonderful way to keep in touch. It...Face Time is a wonderful way to keep in touch. It's wonderful that you insist on handwritten thank you notes. It may seem like a chore to them now, but they (and the next generation) will thank you.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-52727544782614555062015-02-01T16:09:58.071-05:002015-02-01T16:09:58.071-05:00I got to thinking - anyone who picks me as a pen p...I got to thinking - anyone who picks me as a pen pal will have to put up with my handwriting, which is awful. I look at penmanship on old documents and letters (for example, Civil War era letters) and the beauty of the penmanship is amazing. True confession, in my last years of letter writing, a lot of them were typed (on a typewriter. Remember typewriters?) But just think - maybe now, in my 60's, I could work on my handwriting!bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-34720461443449902652015-02-01T16:02:36.993-05:002015-02-01T16:02:36.993-05:00That walk in winter is no fun! Growing up, my mai...That walk in winter is no fun! Growing up, my mailbox was inside my apartment house. I was so fortunate, and didn't realize it. I remember well those thrills of getting a letter and I will hope, for you, more worthwhile walks to the mail outlet. Thank you for commenting!bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-15036223859701047862015-02-01T15:59:50.990-05:002015-02-01T15:59:50.990-05:00Write on! (and right on). I'm so happy anoth...Write on! (and right on). I'm so happy another commenter mentioned fountain pens. That brought back memories, too! I am a firm believer in "just because it's modern doesn't mean it's better". I love email and would never give it up, but I don't enjoy texting or chat. I can hope that letter writing becomes something like horseback riding - something that becomes enjoyable because you can, not something to be done because you must. As for the one letter or card a day - that's a thought. Maybe not every day. But some days! It's a good idea.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-63069333965399742182015-02-01T15:55:51.296-05:002015-02-01T15:55:51.296-05:00I fell in love with fountain pens when I was in hi...I fell in love with fountain pens when I was in high school. I even used the ones you had to hand fill (as opposed to replaceable ink cartridges). Then, I fell out of love with them. But thank you for reminding me of that love affair. So, as to holding back time. I love email. I don't enjoy texting, but I do it. I still maintain, though, that certain arts should not be lost. bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-9760044674885808252015-02-01T12:53:58.043-05:002015-02-01T12:53:58.043-05:00Very well written indeed...Emails seem to have rep...Very well written indeed...Emails seem to have replaced letters as a preferred means of communication (may be due to faster mean, I guess) but it can never replace the emotional quotient associated with the letters..thx for such a wonderful post.Manish Purohithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772106929601575213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-81089401306296924562015-02-01T03:55:21.469-05:002015-02-01T03:55:21.469-05:00I'm afraid I don't write letters anymore. ...I'm afraid I don't write letters anymore. We did send out New Year's cards this year, and I enjoyed handling the paper and the whole process.<br /><br />My father died last year and I know my mother has taken great comfort in reading through all of their letters/love letters. I have love letters from my husband too, somewhere up in our attic. I guess future generations will not have that possibility. It's rather sad, but I'm not sure it can be changed. Betty Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17155852272383173880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-50874473765638599392015-01-31T21:19:29.716-05:002015-01-31T21:19:29.716-05:00Did you ever write on your envelope "D-Liver ...Did you ever write on your envelope "D-Liver D-Letter D-Sooner D-Better"??<br /><br />I used to have about 20 pen pals around the world. You don't hear about those any more, either!<br />blogqueendianehttp://www.thoughtstipsandtales.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-3127691167409367982015-01-31T00:50:23.282-05:002015-01-31T00:50:23.282-05:00Did you know next month (Feb) is Month of Letters....Did you know next month (Feb) is Month of Letters...It quite simple everyday you send someone a card, letter, or little something. I'm in....http://lettermo.com/ Coffee is on peppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-91578538664025891272015-01-30T20:19:41.676-05:002015-01-30T20:19:41.676-05:00I was just like you growing up when it came to wri...I was just like you growing up when it came to writing letters! My cousin and I wrote every ten days or so and she, oh my goodness, SHE decorated her envelopes! The postman had to tell her to stop it since he had trouble discerning the address from her decorations! I also had a penpal too from a magazine! I wrote my grandmother and all kinds of people over a lifetime of traveling. I still do. I LOVE to receive letters in the mail! Sometimes I even send my mother or brother a card in the mail if I think they need a pick-me-up. Someone said that was a waste of my money but it is worth it to me to see their faces! It's discouraging only to receive bills in the mail! I keep up with my foreign friends via facebook, however. I guess that has replaced letter writing for me there. Amy Bovairdhttp://amybovaird.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-52907312092859553112015-01-30T19:44:48.619-05:002015-01-30T19:44:48.619-05:00Your post made me smile. I had so many pen pals an...Your post made me smile. I had so many pen pals and writing letters was my passion. I still "correspond" with 5 of them through facebook. Your post has inspired me to write the good old fashioned way again. Thank you. Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-83233612557680464102015-01-30T19:10:20.349-05:002015-01-30T19:10:20.349-05:00I know exactly what you mean. Writing letters seem...I know exactly what you mean. Writing letters seems so foreign. Interestingly enough when my daughter was born there were a select group of relatives (yes the ones age 70 and above) who I wrote letters to and included pictures. I know it was a joy for them to receive those letters. Hilary Defreitashttp://www.hilarydefreitas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-69623364948800504802015-01-30T18:04:29.111-05:002015-01-30T18:04:29.111-05:00I used to now only at Christmas time. I used to now only at Christmas time. gail akemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05807461806630264203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-70508398995480627092015-01-30T17:47:06.622-05:002015-01-30T17:47:06.622-05:00Very valid points. It's one of the reasons tha...Very valid points. It's one of the reasons that I do Christmas cards every year. I want to give the gift of getting something in the mail. <br /><br />Writing is a lost art and that is a shame. I remember pen pals and some of my greatest memories are getting letters from my family while I was away in college. <br /><br />I think it is time to get back into writing some letters. Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05328123569994440126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-34042094018441584852015-01-30T12:11:27.034-05:002015-01-30T12:11:27.034-05:00Beautiful points - and I know that my Aunts are no...Beautiful points - and I know that my Aunts are not really into the Internet - and I still do like the pen and paper for my own thoughts. There is something more genuine about writing it out - and not typing it down - Coach Donna Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18354614934049408259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-25329193428866236912015-01-30T11:51:07.176-05:002015-01-30T11:51:07.176-05:00We don't write letter any more either. It has ...We don't write letter any more either. It has been replaced by FaceTime. But, we still have our kids write thank-you notes after the holidays/birthdays.Scotthttp://www.sahmreviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-85531806214190193412015-01-30T11:41:01.331-05:002015-01-30T11:41:01.331-05:00I love this post and agree with you! The email is...I love this post and agree with you! The email is quicker and more convenient, but it loses something. Maybe I should start back up with the lost art of letter writing, try to make some of my friends pen pals. For some reason, having something handwritten is more thrilling than email. You know what... I'm going to make this my New Year's resolution. I'm going to pick two people to be penpals with this year! Thanks for inspiring me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-60054749518091158062015-01-30T09:49:47.953-05:002015-01-30T09:49:47.953-05:00I loved your post on letter writing. Oh, how I rem...I loved your post on letter writing. Oh, how I remember those expensive and complicated long distance phone calls, too where we had to ask the operator to phone the person. Times have changed for the better in some ways, in others not so much.<br /><br />I also am saddened that letter writing is becoming a lost art. I'm trying to revive it again and like to send cards and letters to my friends. Also I have to brave a freezing and windy walk in winter along the busy highway to get to the good ol Canada Post mail outlet where I get my mail. Receiving junk mail and bills just doesn't make it worth the trip but if I get a handwritten letter, it makes my day so special. I was an avid letter writer as a kid and had loads of penpals. Now I do more email and Facebook but I still love letter writing. Thanks for reminding me to do more of it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795043512080007108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-11948236925184190432015-01-30T09:12:05.421-05:002015-01-30T09:12:05.421-05:00This is such a valuable post, Alana. I fear that h...This is such a valuable post, Alana. I fear that hand-written notes will soon be obsolete, and I think that is a very sad thing! I read a book once that urged readers to write one thank-you note a day, to somebody, anybody. It only takes a minute to put down in writing our appreciation, and these days something like that is so valued, because it's so rare. Write on! and . . er. . . Right on!AmyGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10016393315360502122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-64161865454049796892015-01-30T08:13:39.132-05:002015-01-30T08:13:39.132-05:00With the exception of communication with a senior ...With the exception of communication with a senior (or a Luddite) who lacks computers, all of those things can- and are effected via electronic communication.<br />I still write with a fountain pen- but to be honest, most folks can't discern the effects of how hard one presses with a pen or the slant- to determine the emotion behind the missive any more than they can denote the sarcasm that accompanies a tweet....<br />So, while I miss the modality, I'm not sure I am just not trying to hold back time.Cerebrations.bizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01273098928740152430noreply@blogger.com