reaching out

maybe its because so many of my most-favorite people live so very far away or because its a romantic reminder of a slower, simpler time in the world when its all people had to stay in touch or maybe i just like pretty stationary and nice pens to write with; there are probably many reasons, but i SO love letter writing (and letter receiving!).

i just bought these yesterday because i can't help myself - and have requested similar products on my holiday wish-list as you can never have enough. its so simple ... a few words to tell someone anything, lick the envelope, stick on a stamp (or 6 in my case as i'm still using up my stash of 37 cent stamps combined with a heap of 1 centers) and shove it in the mailbox. even before the receipient could possibly have received it (like at that exact moment when you are still standing in front of the magical slat in the mailbox) you feel like you've already connected with them. and sometimes you end up chatting on the phone the very next day about all the things you discussed in your cute little card, but its ok - they'll receive it a few days later and love that conversation all over again. i just think there's something to be said for this simple, slow form of conversation. to me, its like spending an entire afternoon at the coffee shop with someone you love and miss - and making sure they know that you love and miss them! and sometimes when you are lucky, you end up getting a sweet little note back from that person in return!

1 more stocking is built........ we cut out fabric for 5. that's when i'll stop and go back to my other projecting. :)