Surprise Someone with a Note
“Writing and reading decrease our sense of isolation. They deepen and widen and expand our sense of life: they feed the soul. When writers make us shake our heads with the exactness of their prose and their truths, and even make us laugh about ourselves or life, our buoyancy is restored. We are given a shot at dancing with, or at least clapping along with, the absurdity of life, instead of being squashed by it over and over again. It's like singing on a boat during a terrible storm at sea. You can't stop the raging storm, but singing can change the hearts and spirits of the people who are together on that ship.”
Dear One,
I fear that the fine art of writing to one another may be vanishing from our culture. Don't get me wrong; I'm as much a fan of texting and email as the next person...but is there anything like getting a handwritten note from a friend? Out of the blue?
During "High Covid" I was stuck at home and decided to write letters to lovely people I couldn't see in person. Some people got weekly letters, some people got them much less frequently. My list of recipients was long and fun. I burned through an embarrassingly large stationery collection. I sent so many letters and cards that my mail carrier got out of his van and gave me a small standing ovation. And the more letters I wrote, the easier it got.
The easiest letters to write are often the ones you scribble inside a hilarious card. Because your friend is already laughing, everything you add is more likely to be seen as wonderfully clever.
At the shop we carry a quirky (sometimes sassy) line of cards from the UK that make reaching out to that long lost someone a breeze. I like to keep a bunch on hand, so I'm ready to grab a pen and a stamp when someone pops into my heart.
For the remainder of June, we're making it a bit easier to stockpile your favorites:
Buy 9 regular price cards, get ONE CARD FREE!
And then you'll have a wee stockpile to use as you send envelopes of joy to unsuspecting friends and family.
The more we connect with one another throughout the stormy parts of life, the stronger we all feel. I hope you find time this week to send a note, make a phone call, or meet someone in person for a good conversation.
The time you spend will be minimal, but the difference you make in the world will be significant.
Gaby
P.S. I am surprised to see that we have a spot or two still available in this Saturday morning's knitting class: Grafting and Picking Up Stitches. It's a popular one, so grab your spot quickly, if you're interested.
