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If there was ever a time to bring back pen pals, it’s NOW:
Give recipient joy
Increase social connection
Support USPS
Replies bring you joy
Document this time for future
Excuse to buy cool stationery
Ward off boredom
Send 3 letters/cards this week!
Give recipient joy Increase social connection Support USPS Replies bring you joy Document this time for future Excuse to buy cool stationery Ward off boredom Send 3 letters/cards this week!
Not sure who to write letters/cards to?
Parents
Grandparents
Aunts & Uncles
Cousins
Other relatives
(Old) Friends
(Old) Coworkers/Bosses
(Old) Clients/Vendors
(Old) Teachers/Coaches
(Old) Neighbors
Fave restaurants
Essential workers
Parents Grandparents Aunts & Uncles Cousins Other relatives (Old) Friends (Old) Coworkers/Bosses (Old) Clients/Vendors (Old) Teachers/Coaches (Old) Neighbors Fave restaurants Essential workers
Still need more ideas?
Write someone who:
You miss
Lost someone
Inspired you
Changed your mind
Taught you something
Helped you through a hard time
Lives alone
You played sports with
You taught something
Recommended a show you like
Write someone who:
You miss Lost someone Inspired you Changed your mind Taught you something Helped you through a hard time Lives alone You played sports with You taught something Recommended a show you like
How to do this safely (without going to the post office):
Buy stamps online https://store.usps.com/store/results/stamps/_/N-9y93lv
Tape (vs. lick) envelopes
Wait to drop outgoing mail in the mailbox until the next time you must leave the house
Schedule any package pick-up online with USPS
Buy stamps online https://store.usps.com/store/results/stamps/_/N-9y93lv Tape (vs. lick) envelopes Wait to drop outgoing mail in the mailbox until the next time you must leave the house Schedule any package pick-up online with USPS
