tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981252980623657629.post397366153011544248..comments2023-05-18T01:21:21.681-07:00Comments on Kimberly Willis Holt Books: A SHORT HISTORY OF A LETTER WRITERUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981252980623657629.post-6052820408268419582009-02-16T09:06:00.000-08:002009-02-16T09:06:00.000-08:00As a postal worker, I wish more people were letter...As a postal worker, I wish more people were letter writers then I wouldn't have to endure so many budget constraint talks at work.<br><br>But I'm as guilty as anyone of not writing letters.Travis Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981252980623657629.post-78051381309853927462009-02-16T10:24:00.000-08:002009-02-16T10:24:00.000-08:00It's so interesting that you mentioned that, T...It's so interesting that you mentioned that, Travis. I was pondering about how postal workers today probably get excited when they see a real letter. <br><br>Please don't answer this, but I'm curious if postal workers read the back of postcards. I don't know how they could help not doing so. <br><br>Thanks for stopping by. I'll have to see what's going on at My Town Monday.Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04301000797040416724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981252980623657629.post-19354139604349746352009-02-16T13:07:00.000-08:002009-02-16T13:07:00.000-08:00I love unfolding the voice of a friend! Once, I w...I love unfolding the voice of a friend! Once, I was a letter writer but have allowed the habit to fall to the side. I so enjoy getting good, long letters that share a day, an episode, an incident. When I write letters, I have to determine that I have enough to write and not just tease my reader-friend. I even love the oh-so-short letters inside books, wishing someone happy graduation or birthdays or travels. I find it hard to pass up books with those inscriptions -- and any books of letters. I will look for some you posted!TexMetsFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00335349972202554220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981252980623657629.post-41661624597255499672009-02-16T14:52:00.000-08:002009-02-16T14:52:00.000-08:00Dear Kimberly...the site is beautiful congratulati...Dear Kimberly...the site is beautiful congratulations! So much good stuff here! I do hope letter writing is not a lost art. It is so precious and wonderful! To get a letter is so much fun! i have 2 pen pals, both of them over 90 years old. My great grandmother was also my pen pal until she died. She even told me once that if my handwriting stayed sloppy she would stop writing to me, that i need to " clean it up"! I have our boys each write a letter to someone, anyone on the weekends...just to form this good habit. <br>thank you for sharing your thoughts and inspirations with all of us!!<br>xoxo<br>Tracy Portertracy porterhttp://tracyporter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981252980623657629.post-12688637107021367722009-02-16T15:24:00.000-08:002009-02-16T15:24:00.000-08:00TexMetsFan--I'm so with you on messages in boo...TexMetsFan--I'm so with you on messages in books or even better, found letters and notes tucked between the pages. When I was visiting Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks, Bonnie and I found out we shared a love for such treasures. We ooh and ahhed over a soap recipe written decades ago. Of course, If bought the book! And a used book means more to me when it includes a description. I catch myself wondering about that person.<br><br>Dear Tracy--thank you for stopping by my place. May I pour you a cup of tea? <br><br>I love that your penpals are in their 90's. Oh, what stories. And the fact that you are teaching your boys to write letters regularly is such a lovely ritual. Bravo! (I've been the lucky recipient of those letters.)<br>Letter writers unite!<br><br><br>By the way, everyone, Tracy will be our first Artist at Home. She is also a writer. Please do check out her inspirational blog.Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04301000797040416724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981252980623657629.post-11025326174737247492009-02-17T09:01:00.000-08:002009-02-17T09:01:00.000-08:00well my dearie,I do love a good letter!Can you tel...well my dearie,<br><br>I do love a good letter!<br><br>Can you tell me Cheryl's "questions I've sent you, you'll have written a long interesting letter." ?<br><br>thanks<br><br>marySilly Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16144058429950442249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981252980623657629.post-72170141586930628052009-02-17T10:20:00.000-08:002009-02-17T10:20:00.000-08:00Oh, goodness, Mary. That was a long time ago. But ...Oh, goodness, Mary. That was a long time ago. But I do remember that she asked specific questions about what was going on in my life--with school and family and the base.<br><br>Thanks so much for stopping by A Pen and a Nest. I hope you will return.Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04301000797040416724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981252980623657629.post-76519395599918627992009-02-17T11:55:00.000-08:002009-02-17T11:55:00.000-08:00Dear Momma,I will try my best to find some stamps....Dear Momma,<br><br>I will try my best to find some stamps.<br><br>Love,<br><br>ShannonShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16627126109357420870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981252980623657629.post-32932003796413246332009-02-17T13:00:00.000-08:002009-02-17T13:00:00.000-08:00Hi. I've been writing to pen pals since 1985 (...Hi. I've been writing to pen pals since 1985 (I was 15). I'm 38 now & still love writing. It takes me longer to write back these days, but I could never give it up. It's 1 of my fave hobbies & I run down everyday to get the mail all excited, wondering what I will find when I open the mailbox. I hate Sundays & holidays because of no mail. haha. I'm always looking for more pen pals if anyone is interested. E mail me for my address. <br> Kimberly~ dramaqueensmum@g.mail.comDrama queens mum (Kimberly)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15779628159935114606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981252980623657629.post-70127503496472252322009-02-17T15:25:00.000-08:002009-02-17T15:25:00.000-08:00Dear Shannon, you're so funny, but of course, ...Dear Shannon, you're so funny, but of course, I always welcome a letter from you!<br><br>Kimberly, Thanks for dropping by. I love that you developed long term friendships from your pen pals. And I relate to your anticipation at the mailbox. It's nice to know people like you are keeping this ritual alive.Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04301000797040416724noreply@blogger.com