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CharlotteC23376
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Apr 13, 2026 7:31 PM UTC

Anybody for Snail Mail?

  Hi All,

I'm wondering if anyone would like to start a penpal group and put pen to paper for snail mail letters. Of course, initially, it would be email, but I'm an advocate of handwritten letters and it would progress to that. I think letter writing on paper makes both the writer and receiver of the letter enjoy the experience. I'd love anyone's thoughts on the subject.

    6 replies

    jh8565246
    Contributor ⭐
    Apr 14, 2026 1:10 PM UTC

    If you like writing short notes to children in hospitals, senior citizens, the military, etc. there are many volunteer groups you can join.  I work with abrightspot.org.  You can go to their website and find out more details.  There's another one where you send longer letters directly to homes, meals on wheels, etc,  That's letters against isolation.  

      CharlotteC23376Author
      Contributor ⭐⭐
      Apr 22, 2026 12:40 AM UTC

      Thank you! I will try that! 

      JoeJ415665
      Conversationalist ⭐⭐
      Apr 13, 2026 8:43 PM UTC

       I'd consider it. Warning - my pens don't have spell check. Also, these days I print more often than write.

       

      Joe

        CharlotteC23376Author
        Contributor ⭐⭐
        Apr 13, 2026 10:23 PM UTC

        OK. I print more often than I write, too, and my pen just retracts, so no spell check either-ha! If you wan to email me, we can exchange postal addresses.Your thoughts?

          JoeJ415665
          Conversationalist ⭐⭐
          Apr 14, 2026 9:59 PM UTC

           Okay, let's give it a go.

           

          Joe Jarosz

          1454 Tebala Blvd.

           Rockford, IL 61108

           

           I'm checking with my bank on a second mortgage to cover postage!! (JK LOL)

           

           My last name is Polish, not Hispanic.

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