Mail Adventures

25 April 2026

Disappointment and Sorrow

«"I never will, no, I certainly never will wish for a letter again," was Fanny's secret declaration as she finished this. "What do they bring but disappointment and sorrow?"»

Jane Austen, Mansfield Park

24 April 2026

250 Years of US Postal Service (10-11)

In 2025, the United States celebrates a milestone: 250 years of postal service. This collection of postcards have been released one a month. All 12 align to form a timeline spanning from 1775 to 2025.

10.

Introduced in 1968, Priority Mail offered expedited 1-3 day delivery for packages weighing up to 70 pounds, with the shipping costs determined by the distance traveled.

11.

In 1970, President Nixon signed the Postal Reorganization Act, transforming the Post Office Department into the United States Postal Service (USPS). This legislation changed the structure, operations, and financial model of the postal system, creating a new framework for mail delivery.

Bryon sent the postcards last year. But, for some reason (mail monsters?), postcard 10 and 11 did not arrived. After resending them (thanks!), they landed safe and sound. The complete set makes a nice poster:

(Picture taken from here)

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[1-2, 3, 4, 5-6, 7-8, 9/12, ...]

23 April 2026

Thursday Postcard Hunt | Purple Skies

La Vieille (France)

Sylt (Germany)

Postcards sent by Fabienne (France).

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Thursday Postcard Hunt
April theme: COLOURS OF THE SPRING

Week 1 - Pink
Week 2 - Yellow
Week 3 - Green
Week 4 - Purple
Week 5 - Blue

Everyone is welcome to share their postcards!

22 April 2026

St George's Day

Hand made envelopes sent last year for the celebration of Sant Jordi.

And a postcard sent on Sant George's Day!

21 April 2026

Do You Celebrate Earth Day?

Sent by Fabienne (France).

20 April 2026

Year of the Fire Horse [IV]

Letter sent by Bryon (the USA). Can you appreciate the golden letters and drawing on the envelope?

19 April 2026

Sunday Stamps | L Is for Landscapes

From Far and Wide is a Canadian series of stamp that has been running since 2018. It showcases the most beautiful landscapes in the country. I am very fond of these tiny stamps. I just wish they were a little bigger!

Point Pelee National Park, Ontario (2018)

Covehead Harbour Lighthouse, Prince Edwuard Island (2018)

Ile-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé National Park, Quebec (2018)

Iceberg off coast of Newfoundland & Labrador (2019)

Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park, Saskatchewan (2020)

Abraham Lake, Alberta (2020)

Herschel Island-Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park, Yukon (2020)

Swallowtail Lighthouse, Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick (2020)

Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia (2020)

Torngat Mountains National Park, Newfoundland & Labrador (2024)

Restigouche River, New Brunswick (2025)

Qarlinngua Sea Arch, Nunavut (2025)

You can go to Sunday Stamps to see more L-stamps!

18 April 2026

A Postcard Is Intention

I Have Chosen My Path
Artwork by David Shrigleyt
(Sent by Laura from the UK)

«Es curioso, porque hoy una postal ya no sirve para avisar de que estás bien. Para eso está el WhatsApp. Tampoco sirven para enseñar el paisaje más espectacular; para eso están las fotos o los filtros de Instagram. De hecho, encontrar una postal bonita hoy es casi una misión de rescate en tiendas llenas de polvo.

Pero yo sigo enviándolas igualmente.

Las envío porque me gusta que me obliguen a mirar la ciudad de otra manera. Tienes que buscar el estanco, preguntar por el sello, localizar el buzón (que siempre parece esconderse a propósito). Es un juego de lentitud en un mundo que corre demasiado.

Una postal ya no es información. Es intención.»

Marta Lalibretaroja, Postal #77 - Postales en tiempos difíciles