I miss letter writing.
When I was a child, I wrote letters after birthdays and Christmases to the aunts and uncles and grandmas that sent or gave me presents. I was not a big fan of a letter that just said "thanks much"... I liked the (albeit childish) elegance of "how are you" and "yesterday at school I", etc.
I've read many blog posts and news articles about e-mail taking over the world and that no one really knows how to write a letter any more. I'm not sure that's entirely true - I think many folks know how to write a letter, but they don't have time to do it.
I wrote a letter today (although it was several days late) in support of a library science minor at my alma mater. I did not brag to the person requesting the letter (although she may very well read this blog) but it's quite possibly the best letter I've ever written. I love writing letters in support and recommendation. They are positive, poetic, mighty, and full of zest.
The world needs more zest. In letter form.
1 comment:
Maybe I need to write a letter.
I bet you had to type your letter because it was business. That's too bad. There's something peaceful about the feel of pen on paper. Writing by hand may not be as fast as typing, and it may result in crumpled papers if there's need for revision, but a handwritten letter or note shares a little bit of the writer with the reader.
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