Postal Pals: postcards from everywhere to somewhere: season

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Winter Cardinal

Around this time Jessica was visiting last year and we were able to meet for a day in Traverse City. We had plans to do a lot, but ended up eating good food and doing a lot of talking. It was great. She showed me some cut outs that she planned to turn into cards- this was one!

She writes that she mailed it before heading back to Ghana. She had a great time in DC for New Year's feeling nourished by time with friends and by the time with family in TC. Isn't that what the holidays are supposed to be for? Hope yours was!

What is this?

We are best buds who have been relying on the postal system to keep us connected for years. In October 2008, we decided to take this to another level and an artistic challenge was made: Create and send two cards a month. There were no other rules and no other expectations. The goal was simple - to stay in touch and to stay connected to our creative selves (despite unartistic professions). Years later, we are still at it and have the unambitious goal of continuing until we are old women. In this blog, we will post last year's cards and provide a glimpse into our friendship, lives and creative process. Welcome!