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Describe the most interesting envelope, packaging, or decoration you have ever received in the mail.

A collaborative blog post Thank you to everyone who contributed to make today’s post! Use of aerogramme and letter folded-locked. – Leila F. My cousin once received mail with a dead, dried frog stuck to the envelope. It actually made it through the post as it predated mechanical sorting machines. My penpal, Miguel does beautiful […]

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Have you ever used letter-writing as a form of self-reflection? Share your experience.

A collaborative blog post Thank you to everyone who contributed to make today’s post! My letters are never pre-planned – I always write entirely in the moment, so a few of them have definitely become self-reflective, even if they were going to other people! – Measi I sometimes write letters that I never plan to

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Which historical figure would you choose as a pen pal, and what would you ask them?

A collaborative blog post Thank you to everyone who contributed to make today’s post! Corazon C. Aquino. How do you keep your faith in spite of all the negativities around you? – Lelia F. Jane Austen, for sure! Her letters are so funny and personal. I would ask her about all the story ideas she

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If you could send a letter to your younger self, what advice or encouragement would you include?

A collaborative blog post Thank you to everyone who contributed to make today’s post! Do not be so hasty and enjoy life – Anita E, Ingram shortcake Keep looking – genuine friendships are out there. Your interests will take your far – don’t let others dismiss them – Cindy T Don’t worry, it will take

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Welcome to LetterMo 2025

Dear Fellow LetterMoians, It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 2025 edition of A Month of Letters Challenge. If this is your first Challenge, welcome! If you are returning after one (or many) years, welcome back! What is the Challenge? Those who commit to A Month of Letters Challenge pledge these two things:

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