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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Jackie Verrall November 23, 2025 Amazing Podcasts

More on The Sea Library

Do take a few minutes to listen to Anna from The Sea Library in Latvia about her decision to form this amazing Library and how she got

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Jackie Verrall October 16, 2025 News

💌 What Should I Write to My Pen Pal? 25 Ideas to Start a Meaningful Conversation

What to Write to a Pen Pal – 25 Thoughtful Letter Ideas | Letter in the Post Stuck on what to write to your pen pal? Discover

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Jackie Verrall September 21, 2025 Reader Writes

The Joy of a written connection

Why You Should Join a Pen Pal Club A Letter That Changed My Day ✉️ I still remember the first time I opened my mailbox and found

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Jackie Verrall September 21, 2025 News

Tiny Treasures for Your Pen Pal: Delightful Trinkets from Afar

What to send to your Pen Pal to make your letters a joy to receive....

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Jackie Verrall July 5, 2025 News

💌 What to Write (or Enclose!) in Your Next Letter to a Pen Pal

Because a little envelope can hold a whole lot of joy There’s nothing quite like opening your mailbox to discover a handwritten letter — a story, a

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Jackie Verrall July 2, 2025 News

10 Amazing Benefits of Joining a Pen Pal Club

In a fast-paced, screen-dominated world, the charm of handwritten letters is making a quiet but meaningful comeback. Joining a pen pal club isn’t just a nostalgic hobby

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admin June 8, 2025 Poetry

Highways of the Heart!

Two hearts set out on winding roads,With love that bloomed in silent codes.But fate, it seems, had other schemes—A flat tyre stalled their meeting dreams. She waited

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Jackie Verrall June 3, 2025 News

In Praise of Pen Pals – the quiet magic of letter writing

INTRODUCTION In an age where connection happens at the speed of Wi-Fi, the idea of having a pen pal might seem, at best, quaint—and at worst, obsolete.

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admin May 25, 2025 Poetry

Desperately Seeking Stationery Soulmate 🖋️📬

Sometimes, I don’t want a notification.I want an envelope.A letter that smells faintly of tea and ambition.So, in that spirit, here’s a little ode to the pen

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Jackie Verrall May 25, 2025 News

The Surprising Power of Acquaintances

We all know how important close friends are—the people you can call at 2 AM, vent to after a bad day, or celebrate your wins with. But

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admin March 19, 2025 Poetry

A Summer Romance never seems to last….

I went to our bench But you were not there And Without shelter I waited in the rain But still you did not come You were that

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Jackie Verrall February 21, 2025 Poetry

Autumn Approaches…by Janet Broughton

Poem and Illustration by Janet Broughton

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admin January 25, 2025 News

WATER IN WATER

Another rather beautiful poem from Croatian Poet and Author, Miroslav Gakic

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admin May 21, 2024 Poetry

The new flower

How we learn to love something, enjoy the moment but leave it for others to savour also

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admin March 12, 2024 Reader Writes

Another Man in Havana

Havana will always have romance regardless of its political leanings. Sunshine; beaches; good food and guitars.

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admin September 9, 2023 News

The Lost Art of Sending Letters in the Post

Letter Writing used to be a lost art, but its making an amazing comeback. Read more about it here

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admin June 9, 2023 Humour

How to write jokes in a letter

I. Introduction A. The Importance of Humour in Letters B. The Benefits of Making Someone Laugh Through Written Words II. Understanding Your Audience A. Knowing the Recipient’s

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admin June 8, 2023 News

How to make international pen pals

I. Introduction In a world where communication is often reduced to terse text messages and emails, the charm of writing and receiving handwritten letters can be quite

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admin June 3, 2023 News

History of UK Letter Writing

1. Introduction to History of UK Letter Writing Letter writing, as an intimate form of communication, has been cherished and practised for centuries. From the ornate script

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admin June 2, 2023 News

A Lost Art Found – The Resurgence of Letter Writing in UK’s Pen Pal Club

1. UK Pen Pal Club – an Introduction In a world before instant messages and emails, there was a heartfelt tradition that bound people across distances –

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admin June 1, 2023 News

What is a Pen Pal?

1. Introduction What is a pen pal? This term might bring back memories of school projects or it might be a completely new concept to you. A

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