Postcards continue to be written...

Although I have not written about the postcard project the past few days that doesn't mean I have not sent any!  I have sent the following postcards to the following fabulous people...

September 16, 2011. My brother Ed Rollins and I share a love for the Tour de France. A local company, Lead Graffiti, created a poster a day during the 'tour' (23 posters in 23 days) and I purchased several postcards created from a makeready sheet. For more information on Lead Graffiti visit www.leadgraffiti.com. My big brother has always been there for me and continues to amaze me as he travels in his own 'tour de executor' of my parents estate. Definitely not a fun job but he has been rolling along despite a few crashes on the hairpin turns. He is my "King of the Mountain"!!

Tour de France card for my brother Ed

September 17, 2011. Joanne Reinbold is a friend, labyrinth inspired artist and brilliant writer. My life has been blessed by her presence. Together we dreamed of 'a room of our own' to create and share. But Joanne did more than dream....she manifested it at her church. Now we are creating finger labyrinths, collage cards, talisman pendants, books and friends. Thank you Joanne...

Joanne Reinbold & I dream of having a room/studio of our own!

September 18, 2011. I consider Diane Terry-Kehner my labyrinth sister. Kindness, friendship and love flow from her like the fountain of youth! Her postcard is also a "Tour de France" card because she is not only fluent in french (and a french teacher) but a trip to Chartres opened her heart even wider. Although Diane lives less than an hour away we only see each other at TLS (The Labyrinth Society) board meeting. I think that needs to change...and I will change it. Watch out Diane...I'm heading to New Jersey!

Diane Terry-Kehner - the energy of the labyrinth!

September 19, 2011. "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances..." This quote from William Shakespeare captures part of Janice Toomey gifts. As a teacher at NCCL (Newark Center for Creative Learning), she was able to instill a love of theatre especially Shakespeare and Gilbert & Sullivan. Janice is a role model as she always goes above and beyond, teaching team work, cooperation, understanding and dedication through her actions...I am blessed to have her in my circle of friends.

"All The World's A Stage" and Janice Toomey is a star!

The Catcher In The Rye

Postcard #3 has been written, stamped and ready to be mailed. J.D. Salinger's The Catcher In The Rye will soon arrive in my sister Connie's mailbox. What a great book and my sister is "a catcher in the rye" - she has caught me many times as I ventured near the cliff. Thanks Connie for being a wonderful sister, a fantastic role model, a creative inspiration and especially thanks for having arms big and strong enough to catch me. I love you!

Originally published in 1951...and still a great read!

The Universe is screaming at me!!

The month of August has been a blur...my daughter Kelly was sick and ended up in the hospital with pneumonia. Then it was my turn but I had to do better (my competitive side is coming out!). I ended up with pneumonia in both lungs, the blood test revealed I was recovering from mono, I popped a rib coughing, then I was stung by a bee. All this in the midst of a hurricane, a tornado, an earthquake and the rainiest August on record. Needless to say...my backyard pilgrimages have been put on hold.

So what is a pilgrim to do when she doesn't have the energy to walk to the backyard - or the mailbox! She decides to send postcards, letters and thank you notes. Several things have occurred that inspired me to write letters.  First was winning a bid on the Labyrinth Society's Online Auction. Letters From The Lighthouse began to arrive in my mailbox. Wonderful stories of life in Victoria, BC and the Carmanah Lighthouse. Janett Etzhorn inspires me, makes me laugh with her stories, has me thinking of my younger years when I had a pen pal and reminiscing my Cunard cruise ship/Golden Door/Rancho La Puerta days of travel and communication (pre-internet days!). 

The second hint from the universe occurred after my mother passed away in April. I was amazed at the kindness of friends. Letters, calls, emails, gifts and flowers arrived. What a joy to greet the day with a trip to the mailbox and find thoughts of  love, encouragement and condolences. I felt truly blessed.

The universe continued to talk...well, maybe scream. On a June trip to Maine the cabins mail was delivered by boat. I simply loved this idea and hope to maybe catch a ride on the mail boat next year!

Belgrade Lakes Mailbox

Then, I was in Anthropologie when I came across a packet of 100 Book Covers in One Box. It was a box of Postcards From Penguin. I purchased the box with thoughts of writing the 100 postcards in 100 or so days. The box sat on my desk for over a month.

One Hundred Penguin Book Cover Postcards

Next I heard the news that the US postal system announced budget problems due to the fact that they are too large of an organization and many people are emailing, texting or calling instead of letter writing. Lastly I went to Border's for the final closing sale and came across a book titled Good Mail Day. A Primer for Making Eye-popping Postal Art. Of course I had to buy it...and it was 70% off.

Isn't everyday a good mail day?

Now the fun has begun...searching through the postcards deciding who should receive which one. I found a perfect postcard for my friend Kimberly Saward.

For Kimberly - a knitting Goddess!

So yesterday I sat down and put pen to paper. And mailed the postcard off to England.

Today I wrote a card to Janett Etzhorn. Her book title was D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover. I think she will understand why...Janett think paddleboards, testosterone and 2 German women!

Some of the postcards.

Well...2 down, 98 to go! Have a favorite Penguin book? Would you prefer a letter or postcard instead of bills and junk mail? Send me your address and anticipate delivery. Let's get back to the joy of getting something in the mail!