Lewis Carroll said, “Man isย an animal who writes letters.” Last year I vowed to write 52 handwritten letters. Seemed like a fabulousย idea at the time. A few people have asked me how I did with my letter writing. My answer depends upon whether you are a half-full or half-empty sort of person.
I wrote 30. Technically, I fell short of my goal. But in realityย I wrote 28ย more letters than I probably would have written had I not focused on this goal.
I think that’s good.
The most funย part of myย 52 handwritten letter project was getting letters in return, letters from Canada and Slovenia and friends around the country, each a gift in my mailbox.
Three of the letters I wrote were mailed to people who have since passed away. That seems significant to me.
Gracie Lee, the protagonist of my novel, The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee, was a letter writer. Sheย penned letter after letter ย to someoneย she had never met or seen or spoken toโsomeone she wasn’t sure evenย existed. It was important to her, although she didn’t know why.
This year I planย to continue my letter writing campaign without a strict numberย in mind. When was the last time you wrote a letter? Write me one. I’ll write back:)
Grace Grits and Gardening
Farm. Food. Garden. Life.
P.S. I wonder what Lewis Carroll would say today? Man is an animal that loves to send text messages?
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Musical Pairing:
The Box Tops, The Letter
I wrote a letter last week to a woman at a bank in Fort Worth. They wanted my signature. Can you guess what that was all about? I send cards all year, and I always write a little note on them. Does that count?
Yes it does. I love getting all your little notes:)
I love receiving a letter from you last year! I also think you should view your writing 28 letters a big plus. I love receiving letters and sometimes am moved to write one. I especially treasure letters my mom kept from my grandmother, aunts and my brother. Priceless. Write on, my friend!