Category: Postcards
Words Seldom Seen: Bast
Bast Noun: Strong, woody fibers, such as flax, hemp or jute, obtained from inner bark and used historically in the manufacture of woven goods and cordage. Example: Otzi used bast to tie his leather ga... Read More
To Really See
“To really see takes time like to have a friend takes time.” Georgia O’Keeffe, American Artist... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Distaff
Distaff Noun: Distaff originally meant a spindle or stick onto which flax or other material is wound in preparation for spinning. It current meaning is as an adjective defining the female side of a fa... Read More
Too Many Walls
“The human race builds too many walls and not enough bridges.” Frank Lloyd Wright This postcard arrived from China with a postmark from Beijing. I didn’t have the courage to scan the Q... Read More
Washington DC
“With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.” William Shakespeare This old postcard arrived from Columbus Ohio and since we are going to be in Washington DC I’m hoping to Folger S... Read More
Be the Reason
“Be the reason that someone smiles today.” A Phoenix sunset on 2/28/2023. Looking west on Camelback Rd at 22nd Street. Yes I stood in the road to take this picture. A saying printed on a postcard ... Read More
The Road to Hana
I received this postcard from Lilli and Rebecca when they drove to Hana during our December trip to Maui. I supplied the stamps. They said it was “roughly the equivalent of several raccoons.R... Read More