The joy of communicating by pen and paper
The article reflects on the personal joy and significance of letter writing in a digital age. It highlights the author's experiences with letters from family and friends, emphasizing their emotional value. The piece also discusses the decline of traditional letter writing and the tactile nature of handwritten correspondence.
- ▪The author's son has taken up letter writing, inspired by a book about Abraham Lincoln.
- ▪Letters from family members have provided the author with cherished memories and connections.
- ▪The decline in sending Christmas cards reflects a broader trend away from traditional forms of communication.
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Open this photo in gallery:Illustration by Catherine ChanShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountFirst Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide.When I collected my mail last month, I was thinking same old, same old, but there amidst the bills and ads, was a hand-addressed letter in ink. I was more than surprised to see that it was from my son. I thought something momentous must have happened and rushed to open it.He had written about the snowfall in Toronto, his new neighbours, his walks with his children, and his favourite meal.I learned this letter was inspired by his latest hobby - letter writing.
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