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16. My cousin and I still write cards. And my grandkids will

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 02:20 AM

Jul 4

Write letters. I like to save them. You can save email but it's just not the same.

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I sent my first kids snail mail and the response made me cry [View all] erronis Jul 3 OP

I have some friends who will only send postal letters/postcards. erronis Jul 3 #3

Thank you for this... ultralite001 Jul 3 #2

My Wife And I Encourage Coolgoober Jul 3 #4

I think if you get blank index cards you can use those. electric_blue68 Jul 3 #8

Thanks Coolgoober Jul 3 #11

You're very welcome! electric_blue68 Jul 4 #15

Check the size & thickness requirements TommyT139 Jul 4 #25

Oh , good advice! electric_blue68 Jul 4 #27

I got excited about the mail at 6. BidenRocks Jul 3 #6

raises hand !! . me. AllaN01Bear Jul 3 #9

Yes Coolgoober Jul 3 #12

We got those in the first grade in 1959... bobalew Jul 3 #14

Wonderful pratice! should probably do a bit of that. electric_blue68 Jul 3 #7

That is absolutely adorable. Thank you. niyad Jul 3 #10

I also have my grandchildren Coolgoober Jul 3 #13

My cousin and I still write cards. And my grandkids will Figarosmom Jul 4 #16

That is so cute! 10 Turtle Day Jul 4 #17

You are so lucky to still have your mom to write to, listen to. erronis Jul 4 #20

How delightful! What joy you are creating! MLAA Jul 4 #19

Thank you, but it wasn't me that wrote the original article. erronis Jul 4 #21

Exactly bluescribbler Jul 4 #23

Wonderful ms.pamela Jul 4 #26