No one writes letters anymore. I miss that. Not that I ever got many, but there's not even a prospect of it anymore. We post 'thank you’s and 'happy birthday's on Facebook walls now. Invites to parties are electronic. Condolences are through texts. Forget about phone calls...most people get a confused look on their face when they hear a phone ring and answer "what happened?!" Because if someone is actually calling it's either that they're having a baby, won the lotto, or someone died.
The girl I babysit recently got a letter from another 7 year old. I almost died. Not only did she take the time to write it out but she also drew pictures. In a nutshell she was asking if the two girls could become better friends than they currently are since they have things in common and she thought she was nice. I immediately told her to drop that troublemaker friend she has who cut her bangs after school and get with this nice girl.
This girl has the right idea. I don't know how old she is but she sure knows herself and what she wants in life. I can dig that shit.: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/02/little-girls-brake-up-not_n_5255105.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular
Apparently people used to write each other love letters. I never got one, but come to think of it, I've never written one either, so I shouldn't complain about not getting if I don't give as well. I've written a goodbye letter before so I guess I have put something out there in the world.
We need to write more letters. That's what I'm saying, audience. This is my letter to you. You don't even have to start big with love letters or hate letters or goodbye letters. How about just:
Dear so and so,
I was watching tv the other night and thought of you because I know blah blah is your favorite show. Can you believe they killed what's his face off this season?! Crazy!
Just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you.
Hope all is well and we'll talk soon.
Xoxo,
Letter writer
That's nice, I think. And yes, sending a text is easier and stamps are expensive now but one afternoon as you're sitting watching TV you should pick up a nice pen and write to some people. You can even drive or walk over (exercise!) and put it in their mailbox. I'm sure that letter will give someone else some smiles and send some good wishes your way.
Gotta go, I have some letters to write!
* My friend sent me this a few weeks ago. This may be the nicest love letter ever written. I cried, I smiled, so many emotions. Of course, all in secret. Because if anyone asks...I don't have tear duct. Enjoy:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/emily-bracken/a-letter-from-the-love-you-havent-met-yet_b_5195511.html?1398341002&ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063
NOTE:I don't know why but I couldn't get the links to hyperlinks. Sorry. But they are definitely worth cutting and pasting and saving. Some of the best letters I've ever read.
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