If there was ever a time to bring back pen pals, it’s NOW:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😊" title="Smiling face with smiling eyes" aria-label="Emoji: Smiling face with smiling eyes"> Give recipient joy
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Red heart" aria-label="Emoji: Red heart"> Increase social connection
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✉️" title="Envelope" aria-label="Emoji: Envelope"> Support USPS
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😃" title="Smiling face with open mouth" aria-label="Emoji: Smiling face with open mouth"> Replies bring you joy
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📜" title="Scroll" aria-label="Emoji: Scroll"> Document this time for future
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👍" title="Thumbs up" aria-label="Emoji: Thumbs up"> Excuse to buy cool stationery
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤷🏻‍♀️" title="Woman shrugging (light skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Woman shrugging (light skin tone)"> Ward off boredom

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✉️" title="Envelope" aria-label="Emoji: Envelope"> Send 3 letters/cards this week!

Not sure who to write letters/cards to?

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> Parents
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> Grandparents
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> Aunts & Uncles
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> Cousins
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> Other relatives
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> (Old) Friends
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> (Old) Coworkers/Bosses
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> (Old) Clients/Vendors
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> (Old) Teachers/Coaches
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> (Old) Neighbors
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> Fave restaurants
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> Essential workers

Still need more ideas?

Write someone who:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> You miss
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> Lost someone
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> Inspired you
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> Changed your mind
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> Taught you something
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> Helped you through a hard time
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> Lives alone
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> You played sports with
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> You taught something
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Electric light bulb" aria-label="Emoji: Electric light bulb"> Recommended a show you like

How to do this safely (without going to the post office):

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✉️" title="Envelope" aria-label="Emoji: Envelope"> Buy stamps online https://store.usps.com/store/results/stamps/_/N-9y93lv

https://store.usps.com/store/res... class="Emoji" style="height:16px;" src=" https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✉️" title="Envelope" aria-label="Emoji: Envelope"> Tape (vs. lick) envelopes

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✉️" title="Envelope" aria-label="Emoji: Envelope"> Wait to drop outgoing mail in the mailbox until the next time you must leave the house

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✉️" title="Envelope" aria-label="Emoji: Envelope"> Schedule any package pick-up online with USPS