~Postcards~

For two years, I participated in the ‘Letters for a Month’ sponsored by Mary HERE. Last year and again this year I sent out notes and letters every day for more than a month. (I continued into March both years and this year I sent a total of 40 cards and letters.) It’s a wonderful way to connect with friends and family and a great way to make new friends!

Some of my friends are sweet to send me notes, too and one thing that has been special is the postcards.

 

(Yes, the Florida postcard was made especially for me by Sharon in Alabama! I NEVER get Florida postcards! heehee!)

I’d like to say a special thanks to Lynn at Present Letters and Becky Povich for introducing me to this program last year and for continuing to be such good friends and penpals. They are both talented writers!

Next year I’m going to participate with postcards only. It will make it easier for me and I think it’s something everyone enjoys.

What do you think? Do you like to receive postcards? Do you have a little ‘collection’ like I do?

My hubby bought this one for me a few days ago….which will lead to another post…coming to a Florida blog near you! heehee!

My Golden Life

When we were deciding where to live when we retired, we traveled to a few of the Southern states to visit some areas we thought we would like.

I love the sunshine.

I’m so glad we retired in Florida!

And there’s nothing more beautiful than a sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean.

These photos are straight out of the camera.

I didn’t even crop them!

I love New Smyrna Beach and it’s only a couple of hours away!

I’m joining Sunlit Sunday

and Beautiful Sunday,

Sunny Simple Sunday,

Gratitude Sunday,

Mosaic Monday,

and a new one,

Sundays in my City!

Don’t forget to email your address to me so that I can send you a postcard or note from Florida. Read more about it HERE !

“A Month of Letters” begins TODAY! UPDATE!!!

I am so excited to be participating again this year! I sent out a lot of letters and cards last year and received many in return. I treasure them all and especially the friendships they forged.

So here’s the challenge from Mary’s website HERE…

1. In the month of February, mail at least one item through the post every day it runs. Write a postcard, a letter, send a picture, or a cutting from a newspaper, or a fabric swatch.
2. Write back to everyone who writes to you. This can count as one of your mailed items.

All you are committing to is to mail 23 items. Why 23? There are four Sundays and one US holiday. In fact, you might send more than 23 items. You might develop a correspondence that extends beyond the month.

Write love letters, thank yous, or simply notes to say that you miss an old friend. Let yourself step away from the urgency of modern life and write for an audience of one. You might enjoy going to the mail box again.

Now for the fun part from ME,

Lavender Dreamer!

Would you like to receive a note from me?

Look at the top left hand corner above my photo and click on Lavender Dreams to get my email address and send me your mailing address.

You don’t have to take part in the challenge to get something from me!

Just send me your address!

Who wants to get mail from Florida?

PS Please don’t worry that this will be too much for me! Last year I extended the letters and cards through March and sent a total of 58 cards, postcards and letters all over the world…yes, I kept a record in my journal.

IT’S FUN! I LOVE to do it!

(And you are NOT obligated to write me back.) 

PLEASE email me!!!

A Month of Letters continued…

February was ‘A Month of Letters’ and I enjoyed it immensely! As a matter of fact, I enjoyed it more than 50 times! I sent over 50 cards and letters last month. And I still have about 6 or so names on my list. So if you were one of the over 50 friends that said you would like to hear from me in February…don’t give up! I’m actually very happy to continue this month so if you would like to get a card, postcard or letter from me, email your name and address and I will add you to my list!

Thanks again to

Becky Povich: Writer Searching for Bliss 

for posting about this so that I could take part and to

 Mary Robinette Kowal 

for presenting the challenge! It has made a big difference in my life…it has literally changed my life!

And a special thanks to everyone who wrote me back! It has been fun to have cards and letters in the mailbox instead of just bills and junk mail! heehee!

Here are some of the cards I got at the Art Show a couple of weeks ago. I love buying cards from artists. You get a sample of their work and a unique card as a memory of the event! (sometimes I even frame them)

For this weeks Thrifty Living 2012 post

please visit Elaine at Sunny Simple Life.

Enjoy your day!

And please visit my new blog

Diane’s Dream Designs HERE and

sign up for the St. Patty’s Day Giveaway HERE !

“A Month of Letters” Challenge

I was so excited when I visited Becky’s blog,

Becky Povich: Writer Searching for Bliss 

last night and found out about this challenge!

Here’s the challenge from Mary Robinette Kowal:

“In the month of February, mail at least one item through the post every day it runs.  Write a postcard, a letter, send a picture, or a cutting from a newspaper, or a fabric swatch.

Write back to everyone who writes to you. This can count as one of your mailed items.

All you are committing to is to mail 24 items.  Why 24? There are four Sundays and one US holiday. In fact, you might send more than 24 items. You might develop a correspondence that extends beyond the month. You might enjoy going to the mail box again.”

I’m going to make a REAL effort to write a card, letter or postcard every day in February!

It’s something I love it do…but don’t always take the time anymore.

Do you love to write and receive letters?

This is the website to read more about it…

Mary Robinette Kowal !

Would you like to take part?

Would you like to receive a note from me?

Look at the top left hand corner above my photo and click on Lavender Dreams to get my email address and send me your mailing address.

You don’t have to take part in the challenge to get something from me! Just send me your address!

I’m excited! Who wants to join me?

( Maybe I should buy some Valentines, too ♥ )