Writing letters

I was never very good at writing informal letters. I can write a cracking business letter but chatting in writing just never came naturally to me until emails and texts came along. Suddenly I could write without the restrictions of grammar.

I'd like to see this skill/art encouraged everywhere, especially with the younger generation. I have one almost-five grandchild who lives very nearby but, prompted by another thread here recently, I've begun to send her postcards whenever I see a great picture. She loves getting them and I hope she'll send some to me sometime soon.

Yes, I do think it's worth the time and effort to send a letter. They are personal and timeless and show you care. I've got a stash of letters written by my in-laws during their 1930s courting days and some from my late son which are, of course, truly precious. You can't really keep text messages can you?

I feel very sorry for an aunt who writes letters to DBH, he barely glances at them. I read them and tell him the abbreviated version. He says his eyes are no longer willing to try to decipher slightly illegible handwriting, he prefers his news typed. I have to admit that it wasn't an aspect I had previously thought of.