Poet Spotlight and Poetry Conference

"Letters Change Hearts" by Vicki H. I am a habitual letter (note/card) writer I, too, love the tactile             connection between the             recipient and me… a thank you note for a kindness received, a sorrow shared, a memory restored             from years ago             or yesterday’s lunch a birthday note on a funny card             to remind the friend …

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His Letters are Treasures ~ II (w/audio)

Welcome to the second post featuring my grandfather's WWII letters, documents, and photos. I read several letters yesterday before selecting this one - chosen for his mention of receiving the Bronze Star and his casual and sarcastic tone in doing so and his touching closing. I would have enjoyed reading more detail about how he …

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His Letters are Treasures

I am trying to not cry on his letters and war artifacts, but my tears I can’t hold back. I’ve returned to a project I started before beginning my blog – reading my grandfather’s WWII letters. Inspired to do so after publishing my post, “My Last Stamp,” which has put me on a one-letter-a-week writing …

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My last stamp

I wrote a letter today             To witness the beauty of smooth black ink             To behold my swoops and curves             To create something original,                         not another Times New Roman duplicate             To remind myself that I am human One thousand emojis cannot reveal what handwriting can             to a trained eye To send a letter is to share …

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