tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post4320714803311080050..comments2024-03-27T23:29:37.276-07:00Comments on vignette design: The Written Wordvignette designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07377076950787846035noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-9079135893793563152014-09-15T16:46:13.169-07:002014-09-15T16:46:13.169-07:00I used to write letters all the time. As a kid I e...I used to write letters all the time. As a kid I even had pen pals. Since my mother died, I write very few letters. I do write occasionally (2-3 times year) to a couple friends who don't live close. And I always write handwritten thank you notes. But your post reminds me that I really should write more letters. My son lives far away and I should be sending him letters. Thanks for the little nudge.DianeSchuller.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359249391460871879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-9780721408608771682012-04-30T11:19:12.225-07:002012-04-30T11:19:12.225-07:00Oh, I really appreciated reading this.
Thank you,...Oh, I really appreciated reading this. <br />Thank you, that was some kind of ointment for my soul. Actually I´ve heard historians say that from our time there will be so few written findings that will be left for future generations because we cannot trust that internet will stay forever and ever. Strange, since there has never been so much written than now. <br />I am a teacher myself, and agree with you that a pretty handwriting is a joy forever. <br />Handwritten letters are so much more personal!Kaffeslabberashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02236205846884259300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-6953035750103248332012-04-30T11:19:09.774-07:002012-04-30T11:19:09.774-07:00Oh, I really appreciated reading this.
Thank you,...Oh, I really appreciated reading this. <br />Thank you, that was some kind of ointment for my soul. Actually I´ve heard historians say that from our time there will be so few written findings that will be left for future generations because we cannot trust that internet will stay forever and ever. Strange, since there has never been so much written than now. <br />I am a teacher myself, and agree with you that a pretty handwriting is a joy forever. <br />Handwritten letters are so much more personal!Kaffeslabberashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02236205846884259300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-44412935361001435952012-04-23T08:04:02.505-07:002012-04-23T08:04:02.505-07:00How exciting...through Mariette we have just becom...How exciting...through Mariette we have just become friends on FB and here I am just in time to tell you that I have a bundle of the most beautiful letters written in the most beautiful script by my husband. <br />I now treasure every one of them and reread them often bringing him back clear as day!<br />I also have copies (originals in state library) of letters to my GGG Grandfather!<br />Me...I write I just don't post them!!!!!!! How lovely to meet you J.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951295463270151861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-61675058986993400912012-04-21T06:42:50.169-07:002012-04-21T06:42:50.169-07:00You touched me with this and I thank you. I miss g...You touched me with this and I thank you. I miss getting letters. That anticipation of running out to the mailbox and the eagerness to come inside, open one up and read of this and that and life. A lost art, it seems, for many. <br /><br />I just sent out a handwritten thank you note to a college student, the daughter of a friend, who helped out our garden club with her baking talents. My friend told me how thrilled her daughter was to get the card, saying she never gets handwritten notes, reminding me to do more of writing myself.lifeonthecutoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14657395265006688388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-21128963642159227682012-04-21T05:38:39.879-07:002012-04-21T05:38:39.879-07:00Yes.. I was just talking about that this morning w...Yes.. I was just talking about that this morning with My son! How glad i was when I run to the mail Box to look for letrada comming from My Family in Brasil in earlies '80! Will try to write some to My gradma and My mom, that li és in the farm and know nothing about emails!<br />Hope to have you visiting My blog over: <br />porta-guardanapos-dani.blogspot.com<br />It is all about napkins ring i make for sale!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692966885602810069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-67857810698369577432012-04-21T00:07:21.678-07:002012-04-21T00:07:21.678-07:00What a beautiful post - there is something really ...What a beautiful post - there is something really special about someone taking the time to write a personal note. <br /><br />Quite co-incidently, my blog post is also about letters written & received <br /><br />http://deeatthecarlton.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/emails-are-just-not-letters.html<br /><br />I recently lost my Mom & my Dad & I sorted through the massive pile of letters mentioned in my post & he told me how much joy they brought them & how they were re-read & enjoyed. <br /><br />Write that letter folks ♥<br /><br />Dee at the CarltonDee at The Carltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551533826140859168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-30954356959247659402012-04-20T17:50:21.007-07:002012-04-20T17:50:21.007-07:00I was just thinking about this today while I was s...I was just thinking about this today while I was shopping. I love to buy lovely cards and beautiful papers but since my mother passed away, well, it's so seldom that I write anyone anymore. Thanks for your great blog - I enjoy it very much.Anne Boykinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06915107557454989141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-74366419128705702902012-04-20T17:44:05.827-07:002012-04-20T17:44:05.827-07:00Dear Delores,
This is such a gorgeous post.
I was ...Dear Delores,<br />This is such a gorgeous post.<br />I was so saddened when our schools stopped teaching cursive a few years back and replaced it with keyboard classes. <br />I love handwritten notes and try to write thank you's by hand as often as I can.<br />My father had the most gorgeous penmanship I have ever seen. It could have been cut and pasted and used as professional type fonts! Yes, that pretty!<br /><br />I have saved everything he ever wrote to me. Makes me cry when I see it.<br /><br />:)<br /><br />Great post.<br />Have a lovely weekend.<br />xox<br />AlisonAlison @ The Polohousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158070644111719007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-50889412195540760942012-04-20T16:54:04.614-07:002012-04-20T16:54:04.614-07:00Great post and oh so true!
Bestest to you for a gr...Great post and oh so true!<br />Bestest to you for a great weekend!Renae Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08083827332206881787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-24520806725853799662012-04-20T16:50:25.835-07:002012-04-20T16:50:25.835-07:00This is such a fantastic post...yes, I miss the da...This is such a fantastic post...yes, I miss the days of people automatically, because it is just good manners, to write a thank you note, or a note just to say you are thinking of them...<br /><br />I still write out many notes, invitations, etc...and over a hundred Christmas cards...I find from year to year, the Christmas cards arrive in fewer number...people too busy to take the time....<br /><br />The internet has allowed us to keep in touch with many, many of our friends and family and that is a good thing...but I really think there needs to be a balance...<br /><br />Again, great post...Shirley@Housepitality Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09945881622303698087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-78051937909753079572012-04-20T12:17:07.450-07:002012-04-20T12:17:07.450-07:00Thank you for this post. It was meant for me toda...Thank you for this post. It was meant for me today. Instead of trying to select that "just right" birthday card for my daughter, I was inspired to write her a personal note of just how much she means to me and how proud I am of her. I think this will mean so much more to her and the standard card.<br /><br />Also, I have my parent's and mine and my husband's love letters that I have been planning to preserve. You have given me the push I've evidently needed to get something done. They are a treasure to be kept.<br /><br />Thank you for this beautiful post.<br /><br />Libby @ Beauty Without WithinElizabeth "Libby" Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145264016754286426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-51110372133799678612012-04-20T09:31:53.539-07:002012-04-20T09:31:53.539-07:00Unfortunately, it has been far too long since I wr...Unfortunately, it has been far too long since I wrote a letter. In another life, I was a professional calligrapher and I used to write all the time -- not just for my clients but to my friends who had the same passion as I for the beautifully written word. As I have gotten older, life has changed in many ways, as have my handwriting skills. Rather than write something that was no longer up to my own standards, I resort to email. It certainly is easier, but not at all as rewarding. I still keep old correspondences from my "calligraphy friends" and I treasure that time of my life.<br />I understand that cursive is longer being taught in elementary schools, so this generation will never know the joy of writing to friends -- or real conversation for that matter -- but that is another discussion for another time.<br />All the best...VictoriaVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791296934306530073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-20236735823809147482012-04-20T09:30:39.243-07:002012-04-20T09:30:39.243-07:00I loved everything about this post; the lovely ima...I loved everything about this post; the lovely images gave weight to the thoughtful sentiments. Yes, sometimes I feel like an Emily Dickinson soul living in a Kim Kardashian world. Ha. Nice to know there are others with similar thoughts...Leslie Harris (aka Gwen Moss Blog)Leslie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-67434334637858301392012-04-20T09:29:48.367-07:002012-04-20T09:29:48.367-07:00Thank you for this post! I have saved every letter...Thank you for this post! I have saved every letter and card I've ever received (I know!), but to me nothing is more special than a hand written letter or card from a friend or family member. Growing up I practiced and practiced on my handwriting, trying to affect my mother's and father's beautiful penmanship that was so highly prized back in the day. To think that this is not even taught anymore amazes, and inspires me to start working with my grandsons today! I am like Kim's mother who laments the fact that so few people write or even want to pick up a phone these days...except to text. It's something I deplore but at the same time, am thankful that in this busy world there is at least that bit of communication. I am forwarding today's blog to my daughters!veuvemcdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07880367419628463879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-4126889520679815642012-04-20T09:20:23.187-07:002012-04-20T09:20:23.187-07:00The last time I wrote a letter, in cursive, was wh...The last time I wrote a letter, in cursive, was when my grandma lived in Connecticut and I was living in Texas. I wrote to her once a month, numerous pages. When she died and we went through her things she had kept every letter and card I had sent her during that time. I was so touched. Any letter I write now are done on the computer and I love the convenience. But I miss the personal touch of a handwritten letter. My friends and I still send thank you notes hand written but even that has waned.<br />Fun post.<br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064699521293763744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-43185411948323355792012-04-20T08:55:28.945-07:002012-04-20T08:55:28.945-07:00Delores- Thank you for this lovely post. It is so ...Delores- Thank you for this lovely post. It is so sad that letter writing, and writing in general, is becoming a lost art. <br /> I lost my Mother 35 years ago, when I was just 20 yrs. old. To this day, when I pull out one of the many cards and letters she wrote to me, just seeing her handwriting, and "Love, Mom" at the end of each note, brings back memories and feelingsthat could not be brought back any other way.<br /> I taught my daughters to ALWAYS send personal, handwritten "Thank You" notes. And, to send Mom a little note or card, once in a while, just because it is so special to see that little envelope in the mail! <br />Enjoy the heat wave this weekend! <br />Cindy D.Cindy Deashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15883883279944431142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-48531104956637889072012-04-20T08:40:42.176-07:002012-04-20T08:40:42.176-07:00Love this post and could not agree more. The writt...Love this post and could not agree more. The written word has such meaning vs. the typed email words. However I know it is a generational thing, but I too, feel a bit sad that very few ever send a written note any longer. You are right about a whole generation that does not know how to write cursive. Could you send me the link to the site that does the handwriting? xo KathysueKathysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-33808792101007326312012-04-20T08:15:58.096-07:002012-04-20T08:15:58.096-07:00I love receiving letters & cards. It's tha...I love receiving letters & cards. It's that special thought that means so much. I write letters at least once a month & send cards as well. Of course, if I need to correspond super fast...I email. I still enjoy the traditional letters & cards. Always will!<br /><br />The penmanship on the letters in your photos are exquisite. Really like!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing such a wonderful post. I'm new here & off to view your Pinterest boards :O)<br /><br />Have a sunny weekend!<br /><br />Blessings & Hugs,<br />MarleneLa Maison des Plaineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933954112634885030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-34734202645812356062012-04-20T07:36:04.748-07:002012-04-20T07:36:04.748-07:00I have my MIL's letters she wrote to her paren...I have my MIL's letters she wrote to her parents when she was a young bride following her soldier husband during WW II. I also have the letters she saved from me as a young bride. Her handwriting was elegant. Mine was not. But the spirit was the same in both: optimistic and gloriously in love. My MIL died at what I now call the extremely young age of 59. Her letters and particularly her youthful handwriting always move me to tears.<br /><br />PS Note to self: write more letters!home before darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272062955786414729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-47266302460849298712012-04-19T20:41:28.183-07:002012-04-19T20:41:28.183-07:00I love to send handwritten notes and letters. I h...I love to send handwritten notes and letters. I have beautiful note cards and enjoy using them. There is nothing like the written word. I have had a pen pal for 48 years and we still write newsy letters. I do enjoy email but there is nothing like a handwritten note.bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07913751023262926394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-9313541704081437312012-04-19T19:29:26.054-07:002012-04-19T19:29:26.054-07:00This is such a true post! I was delighted when I ...This is such a true post! I was delighted when I opened my mailbox today and found a handwritten thank you note from my daughter. She is just like my mother used to be and always sends lovely handwritten notes! I'm afraid I'm guilty of not writing many letters these days, and I used to be so good about it. I hope wonderful stationary stores never go away!<br /><br />KatKat Warren Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766579514280966655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-29392384146704307452012-04-19T19:04:57.914-07:002012-04-19T19:04:57.914-07:00You post tugged on my heartstrings! As a child I w...You post tugged on my heartstrings! As a child I went to a Scottish boarding school and learned italic writing. Then I became a teacher and taught cursive writing to my children. I have a love affair with handwiting!!!!<br />I have some of the beautiful letters that my father sent to my mother when they were first married and he was serving abroad.<br />Thanks for this post full of lovely things to spark my memories.<br />I'm going to try that e-mail that is written in one's personal handwriting!<br />Great post!<br />YvonneYvonne @ StoneGablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071383858803336708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-46600634589004243162012-04-19T14:42:14.397-07:002012-04-19T14:42:14.397-07:00Words so true. You hardly get a written letter. ...Words so true. You hardly get a written letter. In our schools they are going to not be teaching cursive anymore. The reason being that children don't read cursive just type. My learning disable son can't read cursive. It was never taught to him. So sad isn't it. I usually only print as it is easier on my hands as I have gotten older. My mother and grandmothers had the prettiest handwriting. When I get a graduation thank you I am always surprised how bad the penmanship is. Oh well.....it is what it is.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242778760582160429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-67309515510244338352012-04-19T13:16:12.183-07:002012-04-19T13:16:12.183-07:00Delores, I'm a fan of hand written notes. I&#...Delores, I'm a fan of hand written notes. I'm guilty of sending off an email rather than a hand written note though too. I love the pretty stationary, the graceful flow of handwriting, and the fact that the note is tangible. I save most of my hand written notes. Like you, I like to go back and read them again.<br />This is a great post full of thoughtfulness. Thank you!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.com