Snail Mail? Really?? Some may say that sending actual mail is for old people. It’s outdated. It’s not worth it. WHAT??!! Have you ever seen the reaction of someone who just pulled happy mail out of their mailbox instead of bills, junk or yet another flyer from the HOA? That’s priceless! I’ve never met anyone who hates getting happy mail, just sayin’. Prove me wrong. It’s a fast-paced tech-obsessed, disposable world. Often harsh, unfeeling, and impersonal. Do you end your day feeling a bit out...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Finally, Sending Cards and Letters Is Cool Again! Truth be told, sending cards and letters was never really uncool, it was mostly relegated to sending birthday cards, but for some it was forgotten altogether and replaced with tech. I am so excited that the trend is swinging back towards all things analog. Yes, digital has its advantages, but there is NOTHING that compares to a hand written note from someone who cares enough to spend a little extra time and effort on you. Finally, the analog...
8 months ago • 4 min read
3 Things About Anchor & Inks Why The Anchor in Anchor And Inks? The anchor has held a special place in my heart my whole life. First and foremost, I am drawn to the sea - always have been. It's where I feel most at home and most myself, and the anchor is the most recognizable symbol of the sea. Second, it's all about what the anchor symbolizes. Anchors are steadfast, reliable, solid and hold true even in the worst of storms. This is the symbol that best represents the way I feel about...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read
A Love Letter To Long Distance Friendship Long distance friendship is not for the faint of heart. Long periods of time with all manner of struggle and celebration pass between visits and those visits are never long enough. Life gets in the way, time passes quickly, and it's easy to lose track of people who were once so important in your life. I was blessed with the most amazing roommate my sophomore year in college. I had some real duds my freshman year and was struggling to find others for...
about 1 year ago • 4 min read
What Would I Tell Myself, The New College Grad First, take a breath. You’ve just endured everything that comes with the end of senior year – papers, exams, applying to jobs, maybe interviews, parties, etc. – it’s a lot. Take it all in, your world will completely turn on its head. You’ve existed in a familiar, controlled environment. You’re comfortable – get ready to get uncomfortable. The real world's a trip. You think you’ve been in the “real” world away from home and “living on your own” -...
over 1 year ago • 4 min read
Ephemera e-phem-er-a (i fem' er a)noun. 1. things that exist or are used or enjoyed for only a short time. “there were papers, letters, old boxes – all sorts of ephemera” 2. items of collectible memorabilia, typically written or printed ones, that were originally expected to have only short-term usefulness or popularity. From the Greek ephemeros meaning lasting only a day, originally referring to a plant said by ancient writers to last only one day or an insect with a short lifespan. It’s use...
over 1 year ago • 4 min read
Happy Mail Habit - "Get To" Not "Have To" I've been talking about a “happy mail” habit for quite a while now. At this point, the idea of creating a “happy mail” habit of your own sounds like a great idea. But, how the heck are you going to work yet another "chore" into your already packed schedule? I know, but it's a win/win - you benefit by writing, and the recipients benefit by getting your good wishes. But with all the other chores you need to finish - house cleaning, laundry and meal...
over 1 year ago • 5 min read
Issue #100 100 Issues! 100 Issues! This is the 100th issue of The Anchor Drop Newsletter, and I have all of you to thank for getting us here – I wouldn’t have a newsletter to write if I didn’t have anyone to read it. To be honest, I didn’t think this far ahead when I first started writing this newsletter. As with most things that I do, I just jumped in and didn’t look back, figuring things out as I went along. Am I a planner? Yes, to a certain extent, but it’s more that I just know that I CAN...
about 2 years ago • 7 min read
Issue #99 You Can Do What With An Envelope? It’s Paper Bag Day! I know, you’re like, what? That’s a thing? Why yes, yes, it is! Time to celebrate a seemingly simple, but amazingly helpful creation. I bet you never stop to think about how the humble paper bag makes your daily life so much easier. Today, you may not be able to find as many paper bags at the grocery store and elsewhere as plastic bags seem to have become the tool of choice - not really a choice, more of an “only game in town”...
over 2 years ago • 6 min read
