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Jackie Verrall July 23, 2026 News

Why Letter writing is back….

but For Pen Pals, It Never Went Away Recently, I was listening to BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour discussing the pleasure of letter writing and of course

Jackie Verrall April 29, 2026 News

How to Find a Pen Pal Without Regretting It (10 Safe & Sensible Rules)

Wondering how to find a pen pal safely? Discover 10 sensible rules for finding a genuine pen pal, avoiding common pitfalls, and enjoying meaningful letter writing. There

Jackie Verrall April 26, 2026 News

5 Easy Topics for Pen Pal Letters (and How to Get Started)

Start your pen pal journey with confidence. Discover 5 simple, natural topics to write about in your first letter, plus easy questions to help conversations flow. Perfect

Jackie Verrall April 9, 2026 News

Writing Letters to Cope with Grief: How Putting Pen to Paper Helps You Heal

Discover how writing letters can ease grief, release emotions, and connect you with yourself — one word at a time. Grief has a way of arriving unannounced

Jackie Verrall April 5, 2026 News

What should you write in your first letter to a Pen Pal?

A simple, friendly guide to help you start writing with confidence — even if you don’t know where to begin. Starting your first letter to a pen

Jackie Verrall March 19, 2026 News

What Is a Pen Pal? (And Why Writing Letters Still Matters in 2026)

Where to begin with writing a real letter… There is something rather wonderful about receiving a letter. Not a bill. Not a leaflet about double glazing. A

Jackie Verrall March 14, 2026 News

Where to find your pen pal – on and off line

Many people today are rediscovering the pleasure of writing letters and finding pen pals around the world. While email and messaging dominate modern communication, handwritten letters offer

Jackie Verrall March 14, 2026 News

Why handwritten letters are making a comeback

Why handwritten letters and pen pals are quietly returning In a world of instant messages and emails, something surprising is happening. Many people are rediscovering the pleasure

Jackie Verrall March 9, 2026 News

Why writing letters still matters today in 2026

Pick Up the Pen: The Joy of Handwriting Letters and Finding a Pen Pal In a world dominated by screens, instant messages, and social media, the simple

Jackie Verrall March 3, 2026 News

How to Find a Pen Pal in 2026 : 5 Simple Tips for Beginners

How to start finding a Pen Pal you will enjoy Meta Description:A friendly beginner’s guide to finding your perfect pen pal. Discover simple tips for joining clubs,

Jackie Verrall February 3, 2026 News

Dont take the stones

Hmmm, thought Parker I had thought the sea would be louder today, but it seems it was merely waiting, or perhaps I was. I walked past the

Jackie Verrall January 12, 2026 Reader Writes

Is it or isn’t it?

Penelope did not mean to go back. She told herself this as she walked, choosing the longer way, the one that passed the post office and the

Jackie Verrall January 8, 2026 Reader Writes

Parker – A walk is better than the bus

Parker — on foot I walked down rather than taking the bus. The road has too many turns to be trusted with a timetable, and I wanted

Jackie Verrall January 7, 2026 Reader Writes

The way there – stone by stone

Penelope — some days later I returned to the bench by the slipway, though I told myself I had not chosen it. The tide was out and

Jackie Verrall January 7, 2026 Reader Writes

Penelope – Is change a good or a bad thing?

Penelope – I hadn’t intended to walk the length of the beach. The weather suggested only a short excursion, but once one has begun, it feels defeatist

Jackie Verrall January 7, 2026 Reader Writes

A short walk to the beach

Parker — later I sat down. This in itself felt like progress. The wall by the slipway has the right height. Low enough to leave easily, high

Jackie Verrall January 5, 2026 Reader Writes

What a difference an Ap. makes…

Parker — that night I waited for the bus longer than necessary. I could have walked. I often do. But there are evenings when one wants to

Jackie Verrall January 5, 2026 Reader Writes

…and so it begins

Penelope — that night to her Diary I hadn’t meant to go out. The bus was late and the bench was cold in that particular way that

Jackie Verrall December 17, 2025 News

Why having a Pen Pal will be all the rage in 2026!

If you’ve ever held a fountain-pen-smeared envelope in your hands and felt a small jolt of delight, you’re not alone. The traditional art of letter writing—ink on

Jackie Verrall November 25, 2025 News

A wonderful poem from one of our Pen Pals in NY State. Read on and enjoy…. How I remember my summers In summer hot the screen door

Jackie Verrall November 23, 2025 Amazing Podcasts