I agree that letter writing is a lost art. I have always had my kids handwrite thank you notes for gifts. I also have them write letters to the troops. There's just nothing better than a hand written letter!
I hope you're enjoying your blogging break. I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading about the knuckles on the table as a thank you gesture! We're saying "thanks" for many blessings this year.
Aw. Why do you suppose she wrote sideways? is that what we're supposed to do? eeks, have i been doing it wrong this whole time???? And i noticed the postmark is NOV 24th 1915...so i wonder, was the US Post office quicker back then, or was she originally planning on going to Thanksgiving with him and then couldn't? (Do you think Cowboy is right when he says i have quite the imagination?)
I hope you and MR D have a fabulous restful wonderful healing thanksgiving watching parades and games! xoxoxoxox
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The card is postmarked 1915.Aunt Ida must have sent a Thanksgiving postcard to Master Ralph each year as this was not the only Thanksgiving card from Aunt Ida inthe NYPL collection.I enjoyed her comment 'I was very pleased with your letter'.Letter writing -- a lost art.
Beth is our hostess for Postcard Friendship Friday.
I going to be taking a small break from blogging.Think I will do some reading, crochet a little, and relax.See you after Thanksgiving.
Everyday should be a day of thanks -- don't you agree?!
Wishing you well, a JOY filled weekend and to my American friendsa wonderful Thanksgiving.
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Close this window Jump to comment formI LOVE the old writing on the back of postcards as much as I like the pictures on the front!
November 19, 2010 at 7:00 AM
Great image and the old "perfect" handwriting on the back. Enjoy your holidays. "See" you when you return.
xox Corrine
November 19, 2010 at 8:56 AM
That's penmanship - a long forgotten art, too! Have a good "rest" Snap. Drink some tea for me. Happy Thanksgiving.
November 19, 2010 at 9:00 AM
What a great postcard! I need to dig one out for this week.
Btw, I made an adjustment on that barley soup recipe. Check it out before you decide to make the soup. :-)
November 19, 2010 at 9:10 AM
good to see some vegetarian options in the foreground of the card too ;-) happy PFF!
November 19, 2010 at 10:51 AM
NYPL collection? Oh, OK...:)
November 19, 2010 at 11:25 AM
You got that right about letter-writing being a lost art. These cards are mail art!
November 19, 2010 at 1:53 PM
What a great card, it is almost like a embroidery sampler.
November 19, 2010 at 2:43 PM
I agree that letter writing is a lost art. I have always had my kids handwrite thank you notes for gifts. I also have them write letters to the troops. There's just nothing better than a hand written letter!
November 19, 2010 at 2:59 PM
Beautiful postcard, Snap.... Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving break. I'm gong to take some time off myself.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Hugs,
Betsy
November 19, 2010 at 7:57 PM
I used to love writing letters to a penpal when I was a kid. The anticipation of a letter in the mail was great.
November 19, 2010 at 8:36 PM
I love the card! Plenty of food for the two of them. :) Enjoy your blogging break. I've just taken up crochet again after a break of several years.
November 20, 2010 at 3:30 AM
An exquisitely beautiful card! I hope you enjoy your break ánd that you will return in the blogopshere.
November 20, 2010 at 5:43 AM
I hope you're enjoying your blogging break. I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading about the knuckles on the table as a thank you gesture!
We're saying "thanks" for many blessings this year.
November 20, 2010 at 6:12 AM
I adore this postcard! And, yes, Thanksgiving is a day in which to give thanks for all the blessings we enjoy. ((hugs))
Happy PFF!
November 20, 2010 at 4:42 PM
What a sweet Thanksgiving message. Love the card. Have a good time reading... be sure to come back.
November 20, 2010 at 7:09 PM
That is a lovely post card saved for prosperity!
I hope you are enjoying your blog break :)
November 20, 2010 at 9:44 PM
Enjoy your blog break, sounds like a great idea! That's a very lovely card!
November 21, 2010 at 1:14 PM
Aw. Why do you suppose she wrote sideways? is that what we're supposed to do? eeks, have i been doing it wrong this whole time???? And i noticed the postmark is NOV 24th 1915...so i wonder, was the US Post office quicker back then, or was she originally planning on going to Thanksgiving with him and then couldn't?
(Do you think Cowboy is right when he says i have quite the imagination?)
I hope you and MR D have a fabulous restful wonderful healing thanksgiving watching parades and games!
xoxoxoxox
November 21, 2010 at 7:48 PM
PS - the neighborhood autumn doorway pictures are AMAZING! Does Martha Stewart hold classes in your neighborhood??? :)
November 21, 2010 at 8:35 PM
Happy Thanksgiving wishes and restful and fun blogging break wishes :)
November 22, 2010 at 4:07 PM