How To Write A Letter

Sep 22, 2013 21:20

(Garrison Keillor wrote this in 1982 for his friend, Corrine Guntzel ( Read more... )

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paraffin_chic September 22 2013, 20:46:49 UTC
I really enjoyed reading that, thank you for posting it :)

Hope you're doing well x

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misshelenc September 22 2013, 20:51:31 UTC
That's ok, I loved it too and thought I'd share the joy, as I am a big letter writer and also lots of my friends list are my pen pals. I didn't realise you were into your letters though!
I wrote you a message with all the latest in, more importantly I hope you are doing good and are feeling positive.
Loads of love xxxx

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paraffin_chic September 24 2013, 21:09:57 UTC
I got your message, just letting you know that I'm not ignoring you! Look out for postie either tomorrow or Thurs xx

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misshelenc September 24 2013, 21:24:37 UTC
Not at all honey, I read your entry and see you have stuff going on. Mostly I am just really worried about you, being so tiny and finding eating so difficult.
You are naughty, sending me niceness! I will drop you a text when post man delivers. And you'd better give me your address too as I want to send you something beautiful!
Write when you get a chance honey, but know I am here for you any time in between and keep fighting it xxxx

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traudl September 23 2013, 08:48:31 UTC
"The burning shame you feel when you see unanswered mail makes it harder to pick up a pen and makes for a cheerless letter when you finally do."

I've never thought about it like that but it does make sense, come to think of it! What I feel bad about, however, is the fact that I can't write more because of my hand >:/ And I guess my style of writing can be considered cheerless-y for it's so matter of fact.

I don't recall telling you this earlier but your letter arrived a week or two ago, thank you very much for it! I really enjoyed reading it x

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misshelenc September 23 2013, 21:23:51 UTC
Do you have a bad hand honey? I don't know how you mean.
Don't worry about it, you can write to me any time, I recognise most people have a life, not like me! All my letters descend into misery at least once, just say how you feel and what you want.
I'm glad the letter reached you, can't wait for my reply when you get a chance!
xxxxx

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traudl September 24 2013, 05:55:48 UTC
My hand starts to ache really quickly because of the way I hold a pen in hand so even if I wanted to write a lot at a time, I couldn't. So, in my case, that's the main reason why it might take me some time to reply to letters :)

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misshelenc September 24 2013, 21:22:33 UTC
Oh I see, it's sad you can't write more at a time, but then, it's nice to do a letter over a period of time sometimes too, I usually take about 2 or 3 evenings, especially if it's a long one. It's more important to rest your hand if it hurts than over do it regularly, so I am prepared to wait in return for you being out of physical pain.
I see from your entry you're having an ok day, and for that I am glad honey, exciting news that your man is on his way shortly!
Loads of love xx

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dumpster_glam September 25 2013, 02:20:09 UTC
YES! Thank-you for posting this Helen! BTW did u get my letter
yet? I have been going thru some seriously shitty work/people issues
and although I don't have the energy to explain here I'm going
To have to write about it in yr next letter...Just to forewarn you.
I have been thinking about those truly special and good in my life though. You are
Most definitely in my heart and I'm lucky to know u sweet pea.
Give your family hugs and think of those who demonstrate the
Power of the human spirit and heart
Us shy folks have to stick/write together. <3

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misshelenc September 25 2013, 22:14:07 UTC
Hi honey
Yes I did get your letter, thanks so much for it, I am currently writing the reply, won't take me too long, I've just been stopped by personal issues, more information soon.
I am sad to hear about the mess with people at work, poor you, it's always something in this life isn't it??! You don't need to warn me about anything, you write whatever you want. I am touched you feel happy to know me and know I feel the same about you, you are very special to me.
Indeed we will be shy and write to each other, forever, hopefully! Keep fighting it honey, send me an email or anything if you need extra support or to rant at someone and I promise to help you all I can.
Loads of love, and see a letter from me shortly. xxxx

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