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Liz Flaherty's avatar

As a retired postal worker, I have a special fondness for "snail mail." I still send letters occasionally and lots of cards. While I understand the USPS's importance has waned over the years--for many reasons; some good and some terrible--it still matters. Thanks for today's essay. It matters, too.

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Linda Stowe's avatar

I love writing letters, too. For many year I subscribed to a little magazine calle The Letter Exchange. The magazine contained only ads from those interested in writing letters. The ads were arranged by topic and we were each assigned our very own LEX number. Those responding to the ads used the LEX number and send their responses to the magazine, which forwarded the letters on to the intende recipient. You could continue corresponding with one another via LEX number and the magazine or you could eventually reveal your real name and address. I still miss it.

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